- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and client-centered
About Amanda
Amanda Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine with four years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life changes. Amanda emphasizes that clients know their own stories and brings a collaborative stance to sessions.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person’s perspective and to help them make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in her approach for addressing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also incorporates trauma-focused methods when past harm is part of what someone wants to work on.
In practice Amanda talks through day-to-day problems like motivation, confidence, and coping after major changes. She helps people name patterns that cause distress and try manageable steps to change them. Conversations are practical and grounded in current concerns rather than abstract theory.
Amanda supports work on relationships, family of origin issues, and communication problems. She also works with people facing grief, anger, parenting strain, and career questions. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, social anxiety, panic, and issues around identity or life purpose.
Sessions often center on small, achievable goals such as reducing panic attacks, improving sleep, or practicing new ways to talk about boundaries. Amanda encourages reflection, skill practice, and checking progress from session to session. People who prefer clear strategies alongside open listening may find this approach helpful.
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s perspective and lived experience. This approach is about listening, reflecting, and helping people name what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds practical tools for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past harm affects day-to-day functioning, with specific steps to process memories and reduce reactivity.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Amanda will talk with a client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps in everyday life rather than sticking rigidly to one model.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time between work or school. Many people find that video or phone sessions let them keep continuity of care while juggling studies, shifts, or parenting responsibilities.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, life changes, and related concerns like relationship and family issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a client-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods, combining listening with practical skill work.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has four years of professional experience as a clinician working with these concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Maine LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and she practices in Maine.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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