Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Louisville, Kentucky. I received my Master's Degree from the University of Louisville. I have 6 years of experience treating children, adults, and families with various difficulties and situations. I am passionate about helping individuals and families resolve conflict in their lives, make positive changes, and become the best version of themselves!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
We will start by getting to know one another better and make sure we're a good fit to work together. I want to first and foremost make sure you are comfortable talking with and working alongside me. We will then discuss what challenges have brought you to therapy so I am able to make an individualized plan of care to meet your specific needs and goals. From there, we will work the plan together!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am extremely empathetic and compassionate. I am able to see strengths in every person and every situation. Not every skill or technique will work with everyone, I am able to quickly adapt and come up with an alternative plan to make sure something works for you.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with children and families who are experiencing difficulties in relationships, routines, parenting, mood stabilization, emotional regulation, and behavioral difficulties.
About Amanda Nelson
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Family Therapy
I have been practicing in the family therapy world for 6 years, it is my passion to collaborate with children and parents on lessening tension within the home through providing safe and structured family dialogue and managing conflict and resistance between family members.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have utilized CBT throughout my 6 years in the field of therapy. I am able to provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through psychoeducation of mental health disorders, challenge cognitive distortions by implementing behavioral interventions to positively change behaviors.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Throughout my 6 years of practice I have utilize mindfulness-based approaches to assist in developing present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, positive communication, and acceptance and letting go techniques.
Motivational Interviewing
I have utilize motivational interviewing over the past 4 years to elicit change from clients, increasing their intrinsic motivation to make positive changes in their lives.
Strength-Based
Everyone has strengths! I have been effective in utilizing a strengths-based approach for 6 years in reframing a person's ability, environment, or situation to be seen in a positive light. As more positives are present, more positive change can happen.