Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 40 insurances. Specializes in Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues and 10 more.
(she/her)
As a counselor, I am passionate about creating a safe, nonjudgmental, empowering, and empathetic space for my clients to grow in their goals and gain the skills/tools to manage their depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, religious trauma, and major life transitions. I am passionate about assisting clients in finding internal safety, meeting their individual goals, and breaking cycles of generational trauma. In my free time I love discovering new coffee shops, getting lost at a bookstore, learning a new craft/art form, experimenting with a new recipe, exploring museums, seeing the first buds of my garden, and wondering through the park.
First sessions can feel intimating and overwhelming whether you are a seasoned client who has seen many therapist or seeking therapy for the first time. My goal in our first session is to learn what brings you into therapy, what are your goals, and what is the best approach to aid you in meeting your goals. My secondary goal is to learn more about your background such as family, support system, education, health, etc. We will discuss these topics as we build trust and rapport. There will not be any pressure to discuss anything that is triggering or that you are not ready to talk about until rapport is built. Mental safety, confidentiality, and trust are top priority always.
One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to customize my client’s treatment through a multimodality approach. As I build rapport and get to know my client I am able to utilize multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor the best treatment for each individual client.
Everyone has a story worth telling and being heard. I am passionate about empowering people - particularly those that view themselves as the underdog, overlooked, or ignored - to have a voice, to feel internal safety, and to be equipped with the tools they need to thrive.
Cash - $90 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
My goal in using person-centered therapy is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment in which my client’s are able to explore their feelings, gain new insights into their experiences, and increase their self-awareness/self-esteem. Person-centered therapy allows me to customize my client’s treatment to their strengths and allows goals to be met without the pressure of weekly therapeutic homework.
My goal in utilizing trauma informed care is to address the emotional and psychological effects of trauma by building resilience, teaching you about the effects of trauma on the mind and body, and teaching you coping skills to manage trauma symptoms. As we work through trauma I will have “check in’s” with you during the session to ensure that we are maintaining a feeling of safety and security in both body and mind.
4 ratings with written reviews
July 27, 2026
She is an amazing therapist! The highlight of my week. We work through my thoughts and she gives me real advice and solutions. I don’t know what I would do without her❤️
August 30, 2025
Amanda is non judgmental and full of insights. She listens and can provide relative information and suggestions. She is also personable and down to earth.
July 24, 2025
Trying to find a therapist is a lot like dating; it’s hard to find the right personality and approach, which is why I am so glad I finally found Amanda. She is warm, compassionate, humorous and talking to her feels like calling my best friend, with the added bonus of her creative problem solving ability and counselor insight. She’s able to talk in a way where it does not feel judgy or like a lecture and really makes finding solutions a team approach. I hope she knows she’s stuck with me XD