Amanda Arriola

My name is Amanda and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist living and practicing in New Braunfels, Texas. I received my M.A. in professional counseling from Texas State University and in 2019 went through the TSU Animal Assisted Counseling Academy with my therapy dog, Cleo. I have a passion for working with children and have worked with kiddos of all ages as a public school teacher and a counselor since 2011.

I love incorporating play, art therapy techniques, and animal assisted interventions in my sessions. I provide play therapy, individual counseling and canine assisted counseling for children, adolescents and teens ages 3-18.

I strive to create a trusting relationship with each child and their family and create a safe and fun space for processing feelings.

I believe that each client has innate strengths and abilities that can help them work toward therapeutic goals.