Hello! My name is Amanda Caird, and I am a mental health counselor, currently working under my limited permit, with a Master’s of Education degree in mental health counseling from George Mason University. I have expertise in treating individuals with eating issues and co-occurring mental health symptoms, including anxiety, depression, obsessi
My goal is to help those who are ready to seek, explore, and create balance within. I am experienced in providing care to clients who are experiencing communication breakdown, depression, anxiety, work-related stress, grief, bipolar condition, trauma, substance use, and addiction. My background in family systems theory enables me to help individual
As an individual, I believe that therapy is most successful when it is a truly collaborative process. It is my goal to provide compassionate and informed care for the individual to decide what areas of their lives are most important to focus on. I strive to work alongside clients to both witness distress with compassion, and challenge clients to id
While some clients enter therapy with specific goals, and I am more than willing to be of assistance, I pride myself as a culturally competent and community values-forward professional with an understanding that each client has a unique system of support and challenges.
My experience has been rather eclectic in terms of the population I have wor
As a licensed mental health clinician with more than 5 years of experience, I help young adults and adults, with a focus on women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) clients, struggling with trauma, adjustment challenges, self-confidence building, and grief.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented, utilizing
Working together, you can expect a supportive and empowering environment that is tailored to your unique needs, circumstances, and goals. Therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, while integrating gestalt therapy, narrative psychotherapy, Adle
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I approach therapy through a collaborative and relational lens, working with clients to understand their challenges within the broader context of their relationships and lived experiences. Drawing from collaborative therapy and systemic sex therapy, I partner with clients to explore how family dynamics, early life experiences, and past traumas shap
To feel better and live the life you want, you need a space where it feels safe to discuss what troubles you. Good therapists listen without judgment, offering empathy, understanding, and insight. It's normal to get stuck in self-destructive patterns that you can't seem to get out of. It's also normal and not uncommon to feel depressed
Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life. My approach is grounded in a deep respect for the individual human spirit and a true belief in the therapeutic relationship as a means to create a sense of possibility in life and a desire to move forward. We all have the answers to those challengi
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