"None of us are impervious to the obstacles of life. It is normal to sometimes feel lost and need guidance to find your path again. Even in times of turmoil, you have the power to overcome. When you can learn to trust yourself and recognize your strengths and abilities, you can take control over your life in stead of your life controlling you. To find our personal power, sometimes we need find the barriers that are preventing our success. My goal is to provide you a safe and nurturing environment that allows you to be you, releasing any shame or judgements that make you feel inhibited."

Amanda graduated from Columbia College Chicago, in 2010, with a Master's degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling. She has been a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (Board Eligible) since 2010, and became a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in 2014. Since 2009, she has provided clinical services and training workshops in a non-profit setting for incarcerated mothers, veterans and their families, and foster care families. She has extensive experience working with survivors of trauma as well as people coping with anxiety, grief, or significant changes in their life. Amanda believes in holistic treatment modalities that offer creative ways to explore and grow in areas of need. She focuses on supporting strengths and positive change while broadening awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behavioral patterns that contribute to distress or just daily stress. She engages her clients in a creative mind-body experience that supports increased self-awareness, mindfulness, and the ability to change behaviors and express emotions in new ways.