Amanda Boone

Amanda Boone is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor with over a decade of dedicated experience in the mental health field. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and her Master’s degree in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University in Lubbock. Throughout her career, Amanda has committed herself to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based therapeutic care.

Amanda has worked across a wide range of clinical settings, providing support to clients from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs. Her experience includes working with individuals managing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship issues, and significant life transitions. She brings a deep, practical understanding of the therapeutic process and a genuine passion for helping clients reconnect with their sense of identity, strength, and purpose.

As an LGBTQ+ affirming clinician, Amanda is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where clients of all identities and orientations feel seen, respected, and supported. Amanda is known for her grounded presence, direct communication style, and ability to create an environment where clients can safely explore their experiences without fear of judgment. She believes healing begins with being truly understood—and she is committed to walking alongside her clients every step of the way as they build healthier patterns, stronger self-awareness, and meaningful change.

My approach to therapy is direct, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I combine cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and practical skill-building to help clients understand their patterns and make meaningful changes in their lives. I work from a place of authenticity and honesty while providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences openly. I believe in meeting clients exactly where they are, helping them develop emotional insight, strengthen their coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of identity and resilience. My goal is to empower clients to make lasting changes through clarity, self-awareness, and practical tools they can use every day.

In the first session, clients can expect a welcoming, structured, and supportive conversation focused on understanding their concerns, goals, and personal history. I take time to learn what brings them to therapy, what they hope to gain, and how their current challenges are affecting their daily life. We will identify initial goals together and begin discussing a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Clients can expect clear communication, thoughtful questions, and a space that feels safe, grounded, and free of judgment. My priority in the first session is to help clients feel understood, comfortable, and confident that they have a partner in the therapeutic process who is committed to their growth.