Amanda Murphy-Smith
I’m a therapist at Radically Human Therapy Solutions, and I believe that every person’s story matters. I work with women who feel overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, or are navigating life transitions that feel uncertain.
I help women transform insight into action by focusing on strengths, possibilities, and practical strategies for change.
In our work together, I combine evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care with a human-first perspective, creating a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. I guide clients to uncover their strengths, explore challenges safely, and develop practical tools that help them navigate emotions, relationships, and personal growth. My goal is to support you in building resilience, gaining clarity, and living a life that feels authentic, meaningful, and aligned with who you truly are.
First session
In our first session, we will focus on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask about your experiences, goals, and current challenges, and together we’ll explore what a supportive, personalized approach looks like for you. This session is a space to share your story, ask questions, and begin building a collaborative relationship. You can expect a warm, nonjudgmental environment where your voice is heard and your needs guide the pace of our work. By the end, we’ll have a sense of how to move forward together in a way that feels safe, empowering, and aligned with your goals.
Strengths
I help women transform insight into action by focusing on strengths, possibilities, and practical strategies for change. My approach emphasizes clarity and momentum, supporting clients as they set achievable goals, overcome obstacles, and take concrete steps toward the life they want. I guide clients to recognize their own capacity for growth and empower them to move forward with confidence and a sense of purpose.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are teens and adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from themselves, but recognize something needs to change. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Many are self-aware yet struggle to turn insight into action. Some tend to people-please or minimize their needs, while others feel emotionally reactive, shut down, or unsure how to cope. They often come to therapy feeling misunderstood or “too much,” but want a space where they can be fully themselves. I’m best suited for clients seeking a genuine, collaborative therapy experience that feels honest rather than overly clinical. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, processing past experiences, and developing self-trust so they can move through life with more clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Origin story
Becoming a therapist was never just a career choice for me. It came from of my own experiences of struggling, healing, and learning how much it matters to have someone beside you when life feels overwhelming. Even today, I still find it beneficial to have a therapist. Could I handle my issues alone, sure, but knowing I don't have to is comforting. I know first-hand what it’s like to wonder if things will ever feel different. I know what it’s like to need help and still have a hard time asking for it. Those experiences have given me a deeper understanding of how vulnerable it can feel to let another person into the parts of your life you may have spent years trying to hide. Some of the most meaningful moments in my own life have come from being truly heard and supported. I wanted to become the person who could offer that same kind of space to someone else. I feel honored to have the opportunity to meet people in the middle of their messiness, their struggles, not just when they have everything figured out. I love helping people make sense of what they’re experiencing, understand themselves with more honesty, learn skills that actually help, and slowly reconnect with the parts of themselves they may have lost along the way. I became a therapist because I believe people deserve to know that struggling does not make them broken nor does asking for help make them weak. Sometimes, having that one safe person sit beside you and saying, “You don’t have to figure this out alone,” can be the beginning of something different, something hopeful.
Ongoing work together
Therapy is a partnership, and we’ll both have an active role in the process. My responsibility is to provide guidance, help you recognize patterns, and equip you with tools to navigate life’s challenges. Your responsibility is to show up as honestly as you can, communicate your needs, and be willing to practice new skills and explore uncomfortable patterns between sessions. Together, we’ll set meaningful goals, check in on your progress, and adjust our approach as your needs change. Progress might look like setting boundaries without overwhelming guilt, responding instead of reacting, or navigating situations that once felt impossible with greater confidence. Change takes time, and you don’t have to get everything right. My role is to guide and support you, but meaningful growth happens when we work together and you begin applying what you learn in everyday life.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT with people who experience strong emotions, feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, or want healthier ways to manage stress and relationships. DBT teaches practical skills in four main areas: mindfulness to stay grounded in the present, emotion regulation to better understand and manage feelings, distress tolerance to get through crisis moments, and interpersonal effectiveness to build healthier connections. In my practice, DBT is not a rigid program but a flexible toolkit we adapt together. Sometimes that means learning concrete ways to calm your nervous system when emotions feel overwhelming. Other times it might mean practicing new communication strategies so you can feel more confident in your relationships. DBT fits naturally with my Radically Human approach because it accepts that life can be messy and difficult while also offering tools to create a life that feels more grounded, intentional, and aligned with your values.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I often use CBT with people who want to better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of negative self-talk, overwhelming worry, or patterns that don’t align with who they want to be. CBT offers a clear framework to recognize these patterns and practice more balanced ways of thinking and responding. In my practice, I use CBT collaboratively and flexibly, not as a one-size-fits-all approach. Together we identify the thoughts and beliefs that may be fueling distress and explore practical strategies to shift them. This might include learning to challenge unhelpful thinking, experimenting with new coping tools, or creating healthier routines that support your goals. My aim is to make CBT skills feel approachable and relevant, so you can carry them into your daily life with confidence. CBT connects well with my Radically Human approach because it empowers you to see how your mind and body respond to stress while also giving you space to practice new ways of thinking and living that feel more authentic and sustainable.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
At the heart of my practice is a person-centered approach, which means I believe you are the expert on your own life. This method is grounded in the idea that healing happens best in an atmosphere of empathy, acceptance, and authenticity. My role is not to tell you who to be or how to live, but to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel genuinely heard and supported. In sessions, I focus on building a collaborative relationship where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. Instead of directing the conversation, I follow your lead, while offering reflections and insights to help you deepen your self-awareness. Many clients find that this supportive environment allows them to tap into their own inner strengths and begin to make meaningful changes in their lives. Person-centered therapy aligns deeply with my Radically Human approach because it honors your humanity first. It creates space for you to be fully yourself, while also empowering you to grow into the version of yourself you most want to be.
Psychoeducation
I use psychoeducation to help women better understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and mental health conditions. Knowledge is a powerful tool for change and learning about how your mind and body respond to stress, trauma, or patterns of thinking can give you clarity and a sense of control. Psychoeducation helps demystify what you are experiencing and can reduce self-blame while providing practical strategies for growth. In my practice, I tailor psychoeducation to your unique needs and pace. We explore information together, discuss how it applies to your life, and identify tools or approaches that resonate with you. Whether it involves understanding anxiety responses, learning about coping skills, or exploring relationship patterns, psychoeducation is always integrated with compassion and support. Psychoeducation aligns with my Radically Human approach because it empowers you with understanding while keeping your experiences and goals at the center of the work. It creates a foundation for self-awareness, informed decision-making, and meaningful growth.
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Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense CSW009694