Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I received my Masters from Nova Southeastern University and have been practicing for 3 years. I believe in tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual, fostering a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship. My clients feel overwhelmed and confused as they go through challenging life transitions. Thus, I help adults struggling with stress and burnout become the best versions of themselves.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will get to know each other a bit better and explore the challenges you are facing so that together we can create a tailored plan to meet your needs.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am trained in several approaches that can create new insights about your feelings and behaviors. I’ll create a tailored plan based on your needs that may include helping you clarify your desires, learn new tools for communication, and identify unhealthy patterns as they unfold.
About Amanda Jerez
Amanda Jerez offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Florida.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
During CBT, the client will learn to identify thinking patterns in their everyday life that are causing painful emotions or other problems. Then, by developing new thoughts, they will learn to change how they feel.
Positive Psychology
Researchers in positive psychology believe that happiness can be broken down into three different dimensions that can be improved. These dimensions are the "pleasant life", "meaningful life", and "good life". Each of these dimensions can contribute to a person's sense of well-being. Rather than trying to decrease or eliminate negative emotion, it instead focuses on increasing happiness and well-being.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Psychological flexibility is the capacity to adapt to difficult experiences while remaining true to one’s values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses heavily on this skill due to its many benefits. These include better resilience, emotional tolerance, and overall well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness means paying attention to the present moment, without judging or trying to change it. This involves observing your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without getting caught up in them.