Amanda Williamson
Hello, I'm Amanda. For over 20 years I've walked alongside people through every kind of mental health journey—from crisis moments in psychiatric hospitals to steady, hopeful growth in outpatient settings. My favorite thing is helping adults rediscover their strength, heal old wounds, and build lives that feel lighter and more joyful. I bring a calm, creative, down-to-earth energy to every conversation.
For over 20 years I've walked alongside people through every kind of mental health journey—from crisis moments in psychiatric hospitals to steady, hopeful growth in outpatient settings.
I'm also a mom, grandma, and wife—balancing real life just like you do. Those experiences help me truly connect with people from every background and walk of life.
First session
in our first session, we will review demographic information and discuss what brought you into therapy. I will ask some questions about your life and history to get a better idea of how I can help you reach your personal goals. We will discuss what those goals for therapy will look like and the strategies we will use to get you there. Together we’ll work at your pace, using practical tools (CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused strategies and more) to quiet the unhelpful thoughts, build better coping skills, and create real, lasting change.
Strengths
I believe you are the expert on your own life—I’m just here to offer a fresh perspective, gentle guidance, and a safe space where you’re never judged. I meet you where you are at and use my years of experience to help you change your life in a way that is most meaningful to you.
Ideal clients
I have over 20 years of working with individuals between 18 and 65 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, communication, anger, relationship challenges, trauma, transitions and life balance. The ideal client would be ones willing to explore their thoughts and core beliefs and how this impacts behaviors and individuals open to alternative companion therapy such as mindfulness, meditation, forest bathing, etc.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
For over 20 years I've walked alongside people through every kind of mental health journey—from crisis moments in psychiatric hospitals to steady, hopeful growth in outpatient settings using evidenced based strategies and mindfulness.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I have been extensively trained in mindfulness based relapse prevention and assisted in the trials to validate the efficacy of those methods.
Motivational Interviewing
I have been extensively trained in utilizing motivational interviewing to assist my clients in discovering their motivation for change.
Location
Virtual sessions