Amanda Timonere
LMHC, 8 years of experience
New to Grow
About me
I am a licensed mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, heal from past experiences, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I work with adults who are seeking growth, clarity, and confidence whether they are moving through grief, adjusting to motherhood, exploring identity, or developing as leaders. My approach blends evidence-based methods with mindfulness and mind-body practices to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen and empowered. Together, we uncover strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and build resilience so that clients can move forward with greater balance, self-acceptance, and purpose.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, my focus is on getting to know you and creating a safe, comfortable space where you feel heard. We’ll talk about what brings you to therapy, explore your goals, and begin to map out the support you’re looking for. I’ll also share how I work and answer any questions you may have, so you leave feeling understood and with a clearer sense of direction.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strength as a therapist is my ability to create a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly seen and supported. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work, which allows me to connect with clients in a genuine, down-to-earth way. I draw from evidence-based methods while also honoring the mind-body connection, tailoring therapy to meet each client’s unique needs. Clients often tell me they feel both cared for and empowered, leaving sessions with new insight, practical tools, and a renewed sense of possibility.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients are individuals who are motivated to grow, heal, and live more authentically, even if they feel unsure about where to begin. I work especially well with women navigating life transitions such as motherhood, grief, career changes, or identity exploration, as well as members of the gender expansive community seeking support and affirmation in their journeys. I also serve leaders, helpers, and high-functioning professionals who often carry the weight of responsibility but long for a space where they can be fully themselves. Whether you are seeking clarity, confidence, or deeper self-connection, I provide a safe, compassionate environment where you can release what no longer serves you and step into a more grounded, empowered version of yourself.
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My treatment methods
Narrative
I use Narrative Therapy to help clients separate themselves from their problems and reconnect with their strengths. Together, we explore the stories they carry about their lives, relationships, and challenges, and then reframe those stories in ways that highlight resilience, growth, and possibility. This approach empowers clients to step into preferred identities and create new narratives that feel authentic and aligned with their values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and the ways they influence emotions and behaviors. Together, we practice skills to challenge and reframe these thoughts, while developing healthier coping strategies. This approach is practical, goal-oriented, and focused on creating lasting changes in daily life.
Gender-affirming therapy
I provide Gender-Affirming Therapy as a safe and supportive space for individuals exploring or expressing their gender identity. My approach is rooted in respect, validation, and empowerment, helping clients navigate personal, relational, and systemic challenges while honoring their authentic selves. Together, we work on building resilience, self-acceptance, and confidence in living fully as who they are.
Mind-body approach
I integrate a mind-body approach to help clients recognize the deep connection between their physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This may include mindfulness practices, breathwork, grounding techniques, or gentle awareness of how stress and emotions show up in the body. By strengthening this connection, clients can reduce anxiety, improve self-regulation, and cultivate greater balance in daily life.
EMDR
I use EMDR to help clients safely process and release distressing memories, beliefs, and emotions that continue to affect their present well-being. My approach integrates EMDR with mindfulness, grounding, and body awareness so clients can stay connected to themselves while exploring past experiences. I create a supportive, attuned environment where we move at a pace that feels safe and empowering. EMDR sessions with me often focus on restoring emotional balance, strengthening self-trust, and helping clients reconnect with their inner sense of calm and resilience.