I’m here to offer you a space to discover your authentic self!
Amanda is a therapist providing online therapy for individuals and couples in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She helps clients break unhealthy relationship patterns, build deeper connections, and establish healthy boundaries.
You’re doing the best you can and still…it never feels like enough.
Whether we like it or not, life is a rollercoaster full of unexpected twists, ups and downs, and sometimes entire seasons of confusion and hurt. Whether you’re in the midst of a big change or just trying to make sense of the everyday chaos, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure of what’s next.
LIFE MIGHT LOOK LIKE…
Quiet battles and emotions you don’t share with others.
Wondering if you’re enough just as you are.
Dealing with the heaviness of grief, but nobody seems to notice or “get it.”
A longing for connection tangled with fear of getting hurt again.
You’re starting to question who you truly are—and what the future holds—because right now, those answers feel just out of reach.
This space was built for all the parts of you—especially the ones you’ve been told are too much, too messy, or too hard to understand.
I believe therapy should be a collaboration.
YOU’VE FOUND THE RIGHT PLACE TO RECEIVE SUPPORT.
Amanda is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who began her career as a therapist in 2007. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from University of St. Thomas and completed her Doctor of Social Work degree there in 2026. She is also trained in Brainspotting.
Amanda works with individuals and couples aged 18 and older from all identities and backgrounds. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, couples therapy, and family-of-origin issues. She frequently works with therapists themselves, as well as couples in which one or both partners are therapists, bringing a nuanced understanding of the unique dynamics, insight, and challenges that can come with being in the helping profession.
As adults, we often feel we should already know who we are, yet that clarity doesn’t always come easily. Amanda provides a space where clients can show up authentically, reconnect with themselves, and explore their true, genuine identity—not only the parts that feel comfortable, but also those that may carry shame or vulnerability. With greater self-understanding comes the opportunity for deeper fulfillment and satisfaction in life.
Outside of her clinical work, Amanda is a mother to four active children. She enjoys staying active and also values quiet moments to unwind with a good book.
My style
I believe in both supporting you and challenging you to take a look at your blindspots.
I often remind clients that there is no checklist to follow in order to reach our most authentic selves—it's a lifelong journey of self-discovery. This process can be both freeing and frustrating! I, too, am on my own path of growth, striving to become the truest version of myself. As a fellow human, I have my own weaknesses, blind spots, and vulnerabilities. Clients have shared how much they appreciate (when appropriate) I self-disclose to help them feel less alone.
My approach is direct and engaging. I don't just listen and nod while clients vent; I actively participate by asking questions, clarifying their points, identifying disruptive patterns, challenging blind spots, and offering support along the way.
My guiding principles
Empathy
I create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood and valued.
Support
I provide an encouraging and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges and work toward growth and healing.
Compassion
I approach clients with genuine care, understanding, and a desire to alleviate their suffering.
Challenge
I gently encourage clients to confront difficult truths, explore blind spots, and push beyond their comfort zones to foster meaningful growth and change.