Hello, I am a licensed psychologist that has been practicing for 15 years. I received my doctoral degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and have worked in a variety of health care settings before deciding to build a virtual practice. I am passionate about helping people improve their health and well-being through changing behavior and better regulating emotions. I use an active approach designed to help increase motivation and utilize strengths and resources already available. My career has been devoted to helping people manage chronic health conditions, improve sleep, and cope with chronic pain. Often part of this journey involves processing unresolved trauma and difficult emotions. It is my goal to form an individualized plan to help meet your needs and focus on your whole health!
In our first session we will complete brief introductions along with an opportunity for me to learn more about what you are currently experiencing and needing from treatment so that we can start the goal setting process.
Having worked with clients for the past 15 years, I have developed an approach that focuses on identifying what underlies behavioral patterns and setting specific behavioral goals to lead to measurable progress. My goal is to partner with you to better help you understand yourself, develop self-compassion, and meet the goals you have for your future.
If you’re finding it difficult to cope with work, health, your relationships, or daily life, you have come to the right place! Maybe you’ve tried therapy before and felt like nothing changed. We will work together to help you set meaningful goals and learn practical skills. Please schedule an appointment if you are ready and willing to start making important changes in your life. To help with transparency and informed consent, I am including in the profile that I do not complete Emotional Support Animal documentation and only complete disability documentation in limited circumstances and with established clients.
Eclectic
My general approach includes emotional, behavioral, and cognitive techniques. The specific strategies I use with each client depends on what will be most helpful in each unique circumstance.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
I have expertise helping you identify patterns related to sleep that perpetuate the cycle of sleepless nights and frustration. Together, we will create an evidence-based plan that is tailored to your circumstances to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and ultimately change your relationship to sleep.
Trauma Informed Care
Starting with my early work helping with patients who experience chronic pain, I have observed the role that trauma has on health and emotional functioning. Throughout my career I have continued to learn different trauma focused strategies and believe it is essential to process the difficult experiences in our lives in a supportive environment like psychotherapy. Along with techniques to help you manage unpleasant emotions, I use spoken, written, and experiential methods to address this goal.
10 ratings with written reviews
March 19, 2026
I have looked for a therapist for almost 3 decades and haven’t found the right fit. I can say that I finally did! Amanda is so knowledgeable about so many things! Her insight not only makes you feel understood but she backs it up with real life solutions
June 23, 2025
I had my first session with Dr. Amanda. Dr. Amanda is very understanding extremely intelligent and compassionate as well. We quickly were able to go over my situation and assign reasonable goals and a regular schedule that could help me achieve my goals. I feel very confident that I could get my needs to help me improve and achieve my goals with Dr. Amanda in a short time. Thank you, Dr. Amanda.
May 28, 2025
Just like the fact that she took time to listen to me and basically said that this is a no judgment zone and I actually felt comfortable enough to tell her the traumatizing events that have happened in my life, very knowledgeable individual and I appreciate her for listening and understanding!!Thank you Amanda ❤️