About Me

     Amanda is an Internationally Certified Addiction Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional through the Florida Certification Board. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida, graduating summa cum laude in 2016, and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also holds a certification in Trauma and Resiliency from Florida State University.

     Amanda has over 10 years of experience working closely with individuals affected by substance use disorders and addictive behaviors. Her clinical work emphasizes the strong connection between addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and maladaptive or distorted thinking patterns. She approaches treatment from a holistic and trauma-informed perspective, recognizing that substance misuse often develops in response to deeper emotional pain, relational stressors, and unresolved life experiences.

     In addition to individual counseling, Amanda works with couples to strengthen communication, improve conflict resolution skills, and address relational patterns that contribute to emotional distress and substance-related concerns. She supports couples in developing healthier ways of expressing needs, managing conflict, and rebuilding trust, particularly when addiction or mental health challenges have impacted the relationship.