- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Trauma recovery
About Amanda
Amanda Lindsey is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She frames each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Amanda aims to make the first step toward change feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Amanda brings 15 years of professional experience to her practice, offering steady support while clients set practical goals. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps that fit into everyday life. She pays attention to how past losses, attachment wounds, and life transitions shape current struggles.
Her work often addresses issues tied to caregiving, chronic illness, and major health challenges, including cancer and chronic pain. She also helps people navigate adoption and foster care histories, blended family stress, and communication problems that make relationships harder.
Amanda listens for patterns such as codependency, avoidant tendencies, and commitment anxiety so clients can try different ways of responding. She emphasizes small changes that reduce day-to-day distress and restore a sense of control.
People who choose Amanda usually want practical guidance and a calm space to talk through painful experiences. She supports clients as they experiment with new habits, cope with loss, and work toward a more manageable life rhythm.
Amanda brings 15 years of professional experience to her practice, offering steady support while clients set practical goals. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps that fit into everyday life. She pays attention to how past losses, attachment wounds, and life transitions shape current struggles.
Her work often addresses issues tied to caregiving, chronic illness, and major health challenges, including cancer and chronic pain. She also helps people navigate adoption and foster care histories, blended family stress, and communication problems that make relationships harder.
Amanda listens for patterns such as codependency, avoidant tendencies, and commitment anxiety so clients can try different ways of responding. She emphasizes small changes that reduce day-to-day distress and restore a sense of control.
People who choose Amanda usually want practical guidance and a calm space to talk through painful experiences. She supports clients as they experiment with new habits, cope with loss, and work toward a more manageable life rhythm.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical work. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic memories and the ways they affect daily coping so people can gain relief from intrusive reactions and avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people participate when health or caregiving responsibilities make leaving home difficult. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related struggles such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Amanda centers the client as the expert of their life and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize finding strengths and trying manageable changes.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Amanda has 15 years of professional experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.