Amanda Calderon

Hello, my name is Amanda. I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2018. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a Master of Arts in Counseling. My background is predominantly

in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but there are also other modalities I use and are trained in. I have worked with all ages on various issues; trauma, symptoms of mental illness, grief/loss, social issues, marital issues, substance use issues, school struggles, navigating different family dynamics, attachment styles and building healthy relationships.

I like to start with case conceptualization and build a timeline to identify common themes in the client’s lives. This helps to provide information about the client’s life, family of origin, personality and struggles. Depending on the goals for therapy, then I can assess what modalities would be beneficial, such as trauma focused, person centered, solution focused, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.

Introduction, explaining confidentiality and services, discussing identified goals for therapy and starting the timeline of the client’s life.