Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 50 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Coping Skills, LGBTQ and 7 more.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the challenges of substance use, emotional dysregulation, and life transitions. My work is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—approaches that support real change by combining empathy, skill-building, and a strong therapeutic alliance. With 9 years of clinical experience and lived experience with addiction and family trauma, I bring both professional knowledge and real-world understanding into the therapy room. Above all, I offer a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your struggle—you can just be real. And from that place, we work together to create the life you want to live.
The first session is all about connection. I know that reaching out for therapy can take a lot of courage, and my priority is to create a space where you feel respected, heard, and understood—without pressure or judgment. We’ll start by getting to know each other. I’ll ask some questions to better understand what’s bringing you to therapy, what’s worked or not worked for you in the past, and what you hope to get out of our work together.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is my ability to truly meet people where they are. My lived experience with trauma and substance use affords me the opportunity to connect with individuals in an authentic way.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in a range of settings—from adult opioid treatment programs to adolescent residential treatment programs—which has deepened my understanding of how addiction, trauma, and mental health intersect. Whether you're just beginning your journey toward recovery or looking to build more effective coping strategies, I provide a nonjudgmental space where growth is possible.
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Cash - $95 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Motivational Interviewing
I use MI to meet clients where they are. Together, we explore ambivalence, build motivation, and identify personal goals for change—without pressure or judgment.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I help clients develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and staying present in the moment.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work collaboratively with individuals to identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress or dysfunctional behavior.
2 ratings with written reviews
August 27, 2025
I think that there are times when the universe brings together people who need each other. Each other being me basically. Amanda has been an absolute godsend. I appreciate the fact that we both have a clear understanding that neither of us are there to make friends and she’s been helping me through some incredibly difficult times and I to say I am grateful, isn’t enough. And I look forward to our therapeutic relationship going forward.
August 13, 2025
Lock in. This therapist is legit. For only having the first session so far, she is super dope!