Welcome! My name is Dr. Amanda Weston and I am a licensed mental health counselor providing telehealth services in the state of Florida. I also completed my PhD in Behavioral and Community Sciences at the University of South Florida! My passion is to assist individuals in making meaningful changes to their lives and to learn how to tackle life's hardships with the tools and skills learned in therapy. I have extensive training in treating adolescents and adults with OCD and related disorders, Anxiety disorders, Depression and Mood disorders, Trauma, problematic video gaming behaviors and Gaming Disorder, and LGBTQ+ issues. I only utilize evidence-based treatments and specialize in CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and Exposure Therapy. I strive to provide a safe environment where you can feel comfortable being vulnerable as we work together to overcome the hardships you are facing. If you are willing and ready to do the work, I would be honored to help assist you on your journey of growth and healing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
The first session consists of an intake where I ask you questions to gather as much information as possible so that I can understand your situation. We both then develop goals and a treatment plan that suits your needs. I will teach you skills to manage the stressors of your life so that you gain the autonomy and independency needed to manage on your own over time.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I use a variety of treatment modalities which include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness, a variety of coping skills, and diverse methods for trauma work. I also utilize assessment tools to gauge baseline symptoms and how far you have progressed by using the techniques you will learn. These methods and tools are based on what you need out of therapy and are individualized to you.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strengths are my compassion, passion, and ability to meet clients where they are at in treatment. I am a holistic and empathic individual who wants to assist you in doing things differently so that you can achieve different results than before. I explain to you exactly why I use specific techniques and skills and my style of therapy is collaborative in nature so that we both are on the same page. I also specialize in working with problematic video game behaviors/Gaming Disorder, which I have published research in.