Amanda Weissman

Couples and individual telehealth/in person therapist serving clients in Virginia. I specialize in high conflict couples experiencing communication and trust issues, emotional disconnection, and conflict patterns that repeat over time. I also support premarital couples, co-parents navigating separation or blended family dynamics, and individuals in polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships seeking clarity and stability.

I dedicate my time helping individuals struggling with high anxiety/panic disorder, life transitions, postpartum, and sleep disturbance. I also specialize in Sports Psychology by helping you focus on managing pressure, building confidence, developing focus, and addressing psychological barriers.

In couples therapy, I utilize the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to support deeper relational change. My approach is direct, collaborative, and insight-driven. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, somatic work, Gestalt, Reality Therapy and solution-focused techniques.

In individual therapy, I utilize the interventions and methods above. I also utilize Somatic practices to increase understanding of your body's nervous system and feel more empowered and in control.

I work best with clients willing to be honest, reflective, and engaged in the process. I’m supportive, but we will also interrupt patterns that aren't working. Therapy with me is active, not passive. If you’re looking for a therapist who is both grounded, direct, energetic, and warm, and you’re ready to do meaningful work together, I’d be glad to work with you!

Your first therapy session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a strong therapeutic relationship. We'll discuss what brought you to therapy, the challenges you're currently facing, and the goals you'd like to achieve, if any.

Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions, Post-partum depression, couples therapy, or personal growth, our conversation will focus on understanding your unique experiences and needs.

I will ask questions about your personal history, current circumstances, and emotional well-being to gain a clearer picture of how I can best guide you. You're also welcome to ask questions about my approach to counseling, the therapy process, and what working together may look like moving forward.

The first session is not about having all the answers or sharing everything at once. Instead, it's a comfortable, collaborative space where we can begin exploring your concerns at a pace that feels right for you. By the end of our session, we'll discuss potential goals for therapy and determine the next steps that align with your needs and preferences.

My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, understood, confident, and hopeful about the path ahead.

**For in person therapy only, I do not accept Aetna and Keiser.