Race/Ethnicity

Bi-Racial

Language(s)

English

Hi, I’m Amanda!

Pronouns

She/Her

Licensure/Certifications

LSW: Licensed Social Worker: Minnesota 2009

Education

MSW in Process: Augsburg University
BSSW: Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Biography

Hello! I am Amanda. I am a bi-racial, African American identifying female. I chose Social Work because I have always been a helper, the one people could rely on when they needed someone to listen to them. I have always been super social; I have loved learning about other people and their life experiences. I love connecting with people, and being a therapist allows me to do that while being an asset to their personal growth. I have been a licensed social worker for 15 years and have vast experience in many different areas of social work, but I have always known that my goal was to be a therapist.

Clinical Interests

I enjoy working with adults, couples, and families. I enjoy watching people heal, grow, learn from their experiences, and find ways to apply what they have learned through therapy to their daily lives. I am able to establish rapport with people by allowing them the space to be themselves and by offering an active listening ear.

Clinical Approach

I will show up authentically with my clients. You can expect collaboration and active listening skills. My focus areas for therapy are narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, structural family therapy, and CBT. Sessions will go at your pace, and I will meet you where you are on your journey.

Hobbies

I love to travel with my partner. My favorite place to visit is Cancun, Mexico. I find when I am there that I am relaxed and at peace. When not working or doing class-related activities, I enjoy reading, spending time with friends and my partner, and brunching. I am also an avid Vikings fan—I like to call myself a Skol-hard Fan!

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