Hello, I’m so glad you’re here!

One of the most important factors in therapeutic outcomes is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I provide a space that is truly yours with room to exhale. I’m a therapist who brings compassion and curiosity, can sit with complexity, and uses insight and gentle humor to make difficult moments feel more human and less intimidating. I can help you navigate anxiety and grief with more steadiness and develop deeper authenticity and intention in your life.

Starting therapy can be a big decision, and sharing your true self with a stranger might be intimidating. Rest assured, I’ve been providing therapy in private practice in Minnesota for 17+ years and I approach it in a comfortable and accessible way.

I help those who are used to being the one others rely on but are quietly exhausted by that role. They’re often the organizer, fixer, and emotional anchor and begin to feel something is unsustainable. Life feels too full, too demanding, or too heavy to carry alone anymore.

This often means anxiety, overwhelm, grief (recent or long-standing), and relationship strain. You may feel disconnected from your own needs, unsure how to rest without guilt, or caught in patterns of people-pleasing, over-functioning, or emotional suppression.

I work with adults and teens (15+) and often see those who are caregivers (healthcare, education, family/parenting), have demanding careers or educational programs, experience social/school anxiety, are facing transitions, and anyone grieving someone or something. I also enjoy working with people who are new to therapy and maybe aren’t even quite sure if they “need” this.

Clinical Specialties:

• Anxiety & Stress

• Grief & Loss (+ personal and clinical experience with suicide loss)

• Relationship concerns

• Depression

• Life transitions

My approach to therapy is non-pathologizing and draws from Narrative, Client-centered, Systems, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strengths-based, Internal Family Systems (parts work) and Biopsychosocial therapeutic modalities.

If you’re used to being the one who holds everything together, but lately it all feels like too much, you don’t have to carry it alone. I offer a warm, compassionate, and thoughtful space for people navigating anxiety, grief, and relationship stress. If you’re ready for support that meets you where you are, I invite you to reach out.

I’m happy to consult if you want to see if we’re a good fit, have questions about therapy, or need some guidance in getting started.

I’ll look forward to hearing from you,

Amanda

CREDENTIALS

2009 - Master of Science, Community Counseling, St. Cloud State University
2009 - Certificate in Marriage & Family Therapy, St. Cloud State University
2011 - Certificate in Animal-Assisted Therapy, Oakland University

2026 - Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist

MN Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #467 (2012 - present)
MN Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #2287 (2012 - present)

Services are available for clients located in the state of Minnesota