IFS Therapy Therapists in Ohio

Is anxiety or depression keeping you from living the life you want? Are you struggling in your relationships? Would you like to communicate more effectively? Do you isolate or avoid situations because of low self-esteem or lack of self-confidence? Is a self-sabotaging behavior interfering with your well-being or relationships? You and I can work together to bring about change: you can overcome anxiety and depression. You can break out of the cycle of self-sabotaging or addictive behaviors. Life can be better and relationships more fulfilling. With support and guidance, you can build the life you want. I have extensive experience in the fields of mental health and addictions, working with individuals seeking change and the loved ones who want to support them.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I also support people with autism and learning disabilities, using approaches like somatic interventions, DBT, Internal Family Systems, and attachment-based therapy. My goal is to create a safe, client-centered space where each person’s unique needs are honored throughout their healing journey.

I’m a therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate challenges, heal from past experiences, and build meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based methods like IFS, attachment-based therapy, and CBT. I believe every person has the inner resources to grow, and my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore, heal, and move toward the life you want.

Hi, I'm Amanda, I am grateful to assist clients work through trauma and emotional dysregulation. I am currently licensed in KY, OH, VA, TX and FL and reside in Lexington, KY. I specialize in trauma therapy, specifically surrounding attachment and early childhood traumas, as well as specific traumatic events. I have 8 years experience working with people of all ages, and I am currently working specifically with adults. I utilize an integrative combination of Attachment, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, and Mindfulness.

If you’ve carried the weight of family abuse — if you grew up in chaos that made you question your worth, endured the confusion of narcissistic control, or were silenced by sibling violence or sexual abuse — I want you to know: I see you. So much of what feels wrong with you is actually what went right — the brilliant, instinctive ways your body and mind protected you when you had no other choice. Those survival strategies weren’t flaws; they were evidence of your strength. In our work together, there’s no rushing your story or asking you to relive the pain. Instead, we listen — to the language of your nervous system, to the parts of you that have waited years to be understood. Using Brainspotting and trauma-informed care, I help you process the experiences that still live in your body — not by forcing them out, but by creating enough safety for your system to release what it’s been holding. Many of my clients are survivors of childhood emotional and physical abuse, sexual trauma, and narcissistic family systems. They often come to me feeling disconnected from joy, trapped in self-blame, or exhausted by relationships that repeat old patterns of harm. Together, we slow down, find words for what was once unspeakable, and begin to rebuild a sense of safety — inside your body, your boundaries, and your life. Healing isn’t about erasing the past or pretending it never happened. It’s about remembering who you were before the world taught you to doubt yourself, and reclaiming that self with compassion and strength. You don’t have to walk this path alone. Together, we’ll help you create a life that feels safe, whole, and truly your own.