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about me

Amanda is a trained, licensed therapist within the state of Florida (LCSW), holding a Masters degree in social work, with a specialization in treating addiction behaviors (CAP). Her holistic approach encompasses a practice that is trauma informed and draws from the latest science and research from from neuroscience, polyvagal theory, epigenetics and studies on the mind-body connection. She mostly incorporates mindfulness based therapy, process oriented therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths based therapy and internal family systems therapy in her work with clients. Amanda's work has been influenced by Swiss psychoanalyst, Carl Jung, American spiritual teacher and psychologist, Ram Dass (Richard Alpert), Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., Gabor Maté, MD, Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D and spiritual teachers, Gabrielle Bernstein and Sarah Blondin. In addition, she is a spiritual coach that teaches from the perspectives of presence, mindfulness, holistic well-being and her personal life experiences. She is certified under Gabrielle Bernstein's Level 1 Spirit Junkie Masterclass training. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher and holds a Usui Reiki Level Two Certification of Attunement. She also completed a year long mentorship with priestess, therapist, coach and lightworker, Rasia Pouncie, in May 2020. Amanda was put on her spiritual path, over thirteen years ago, with her own recovery from drug addiction that was the catalyst to her spiritual awakening. Throughout the years, she has developed spiritually through her work within the Twelve Step Programs, being an active student and teacher of the metaphysical text, A Course In Miracles, work with The Laws of the Universe, Inner Child Work and ongoing intensive self healing and self study. Her intuitive abilities have been enhanced in her work with prayer, meditation, energy work, divination, crystals, the chakra system, yoga/body work, astrology and other metaphysical and intuitive concepts and practices.