Amanda Allen

I have ten years working in residential care, where I've been blessed to work with adolescents and their families. Typically, when one seeks residential care for their children, they feel hopeless, vulnerable and judged. It was my privilege to assist families in reframing these feelings and coming alongside them and their children to provide healing within the family system.

"Meraki" means to do things with soul, creativity and love; I feel these three things provide a warm, safe counseling environment as people battling mental health issues, trauma or family conflict are able to heal. I am skilled in providing emotional and physical regulation, and utilize a trauma informed approach to addressing conflict within families, anxiety, depression, PTSD and more. I provide individual, marriage and family counseling sessions.

I believe the decision to begin counseling can be difficult and scary. However, it is a brave first step that can improve a person's quality of life as they begin to process and heal from past/present hurt.

I utilize a trauma informed approach in my practice. Modalities vary depending on the person and their goals, but include EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Christian Counseling.

My belief is the first session is the most important. Clients can expect a warm, nurturing environment where the focus is on building rapport and giving clients hope.