Licensed to practice in Maryland and accepts 38 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Phobias and 6 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
âIâm just so frustrated and angry! I donât even know why!â Have you ever felt that? That sense of confusion or desperation to know WHY you feel the way you do or what emotion you are even feeling?? Well, My name is Amanda and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and I hope to help you with that! I have my Masters in Counseling psychology and my overall goal is to allow my clients a safe space to open up and process any thought or feelings that they have. I have almost 5 years experience, with 4 of those being post-grad. I have a good bit of experience working as a crisis counselor, so crisis intervention, management, safety planning, and solution based therapy is an area that I do not shy away from. I also enjoy outpatient therapy, that means you! đ I have worked with many clients who have suffered with trauma (childhood, relational, adult, etc), anxiety, depression, ADHD, and much more. I strive to maintain a safe and nonjudgmental environment for my client. In relation to my style, I tend to be personable and warm. I want to listen to your story and what has shaped you into you before jumping head on into the deeper emotions. I plan to put myself into your shoes and into your darkness so we can find the light together!
In our first session, you can expect about 50-55 minutes dedicated to getting to know each other. We will build rapport and talk about what is going on. You will tell me about all of your thoughts and feelings surrounding what brought you to counseling and what you need from me. We will form goals and think about your treatment plan. We will establish a timeline and sort through some of the immediate thoughts. This will be a more laid back session to establish what is going on and how we are going to tackle it.
I feel my biggest strengths are making sure you are heard and being compassionate. I have a good bit of experience working with individuals who struggle with suicidal ideations (passive or active - please call 911 if you are actively suicidal) and depression. I have also led many anger management programs and worked with Bipolar individuals. I also really find that couples counseling is an area of strength for me. I think that a session with your main support (even if there is no issues) can be beneficial in your healing process.
I love working with clients of all backgrounds and ages. I particularly enjoy helping individuals with trauma be able to heal and work through their trauma that has been holding them back. I feel that some clients need someone to just listen and validate what they are going through is real, and I want to be able to do that for them. I want to help heal a client's inner child or maybe someone who was robbed of their childhood. I also enjoy helping couples re-establish their love and re-connect with each other.
I identify as
Cash - $100 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna â HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareFirst
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I traditionally incorporate CBT into my practice. I also have training in trauma counseling and often use forms of exposure therapy. I tend to lean more realistic in my therapy methods while being compassionate and empathetic.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I will lean towards this method when necessary. I believe that some issues must be looked at in a reality based view point in order to see the whole picture.
Gottman method
I am currently in the process of being fully certified in the Gottman method. I am certified in level 1 of the Gottman method and have been trained in the principals and many of the interventions. I love working with couples and bringing these interventions and methods into our sessions.
3 ratings with written reviews
January 23, 2026
Thus far Amanda has been lovely. She hears me and understands and looks to challenge me to go deeper than the surface. She gives meth space to feel safe to share whatever and not feel pressured to talk about what she may feel needs to be talked about and I truly do appreciate that đ.
May 1, 2025
I worked with Amanda during my EAP sessions and transferred over to her after they ended because I felt so heard and connected to her.
March 18, 2025
Amanda is the best! 15/10 would recommend to anyone looking for therapy services!