Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Crisis Intervention, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Illinois and Maine. I have experience working with clients in crisis with severe mental illness to adults experiencing depression and anxiety with chronic complex medical conditions. Coping with life challenges is not something you have to go through alone. Many people seek therapy for support, information, and new ideas on how to better handle the curve balls that life can throw sometimes. I believe that human beings are incredibly resilient and sometimes need assistance in recognizing their own inner strength to create positive changes in their lives. The therapeutic relationship should be collaborative, built upon both mutual respect and independence, and I hope to empower my clients to find opportunities for personal growth so that they can move forward with their goals. I have been a great support to those experiencing significant changes in their lives such as new medical diagnosis or crisis events. Be proud of making this step forward toward your best self. I look forward to working together!
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing and expectations from sessions. This will help me create a plan and set goals for us to keep track of.
My greatest strength is providing a foundational safe space for anyone needing to express themselves.
I have experience working with young and older adults. It's rewarding to support all clients in different phases in their lives. I have experience working with adults ages from 18 to even as young as 100+ years.
Top specialties
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Illness
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Health/Medical Issues
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Self Esteem
Serious Mental Illness
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Hispanic / Latinx
Person of Color (POC)
Woman
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Illinois
Maine
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use this practice to encourage and promote changes my clients are capable to make within themselves.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Being culturally sensitive to each client is how I can better understand their needs and expectations from our sessions.
Mind-body approach
I believe our environment and community impacts our physical and emotional wellbeing. We have one body and mind . If our body is not functioning at their full capacity then the mind impacted and vice versa. It’s important to consider what nourishing your physical and mental health looks like for you.
Motivational Interviewing
I believe my clients are able to make healthier choices and changes with the appropriate guidance. Together we are addressing barriers and behaviors that keep us from managing everyday tasks or medical conditions.
Trauma-Focused CBT
I have much experience helping clients navigate thru crisis and traumas.
9 ratings with written reviews
May 28, 2026
Amanda is amazing, I have benefited so much from sessions with her. She is so kind and caring. Her voice is soothing and helps me to trust that she really caares and so I feel I can open up to her.
November 1, 2025
Such a wonderful first session, I look forward to speaking with you again. Thank you for taking the time to listen to me.
August 29, 2025
Very warm, empowering, open-minded, caring, and listens/provides good feedback and opinions. The support is genuine.