Amanda Thomas

(she/her)

LMHC, 8 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm

When counseling, I look at the whole person not just the current situation. I take time to get to know you and understand your situation and/or concerns. I treat all my clients with the utmost respect and compassion. I use motivational skills to help my patients see their strengths and help them create achievable goals. I believe in breaking the big goal into smaller goals that lead to meeting that larger goal. I believe this creates positive reinforcement for my clients and improves their emotional health, during what could be a difficult time in their life. I look forward to helping you improve your mental health, one step at a time. I have 8 years of experience working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance abuse and co-occurring.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

It is EXTREMLY important for you to get your intake paperwork in 24-48 hours before your session, so that I can have a chance to thoroughly review it before our first session together and ensure that we're a fit to work together before officially beginning therapy together. If I feel I can not meet what you are needing, I will reach out and help you find another therapist. In our first session I will get to know you and ask a lot of questions regarding both mental health and physical health. I also allow for questions you may have towards the end of our session.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have been licensed in Florida for 8 years as a therapist and working on year four in my own practice. I also hold a license as a Master Certified Addiction Specialist. I have worked with those dealing with active addiction (substance abuse) to those in recovery, for the past 8 years. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor, which is awarded based on education and expertise. I am also licensed in Virginia, Georgia and Connecticut .

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am happy to work with anyone ages 13 to 64 in Individual therapy. Please note I Am trauma informed not trauma trained, so if you are looking for trauma support, I am not the person for you, If you are needing support with ADHD, Anxiety, depression, substance abuse issues, or mood disorders, I will do my best to help you. If I can not help you I will gladly refer you to someone who can help.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD

Other specialties

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 2856 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT works great for those who enjoy having some work between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing

Allows the client to come to their own conclusions them self.

, 103 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

June 18, 2026

I enjoy our sessions. It's like talking with a friend who challenges me, helps me work through my problems, and makes me feel validated. They push me to make positive changes and help me understand my symptoms and how to live more productively with my disorder.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 7 with Amanda

June 16, 2026

Always a great listener, helpful, reassuring, level-headed, warm and friendly. Thanks! I so appreciate you!

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 13 with Amanda

June 9, 2026

Only 1 appointment but so far so good. I can’t wait to work on what she suggested and follow up with her in two weeks.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Amanda