Amanda was born and raised in the Bismarck. She graduated from the University of Mary with her Bachelors in Psychology in 2016. In 2018, she graduated from the University of Mary with her Masters in Mental Health Counseling. She has experience with working with children and their families as well as working with children residing in in-patient psychiatric treatment centers. She loves working with children of all ages, along with their families and caretakers. In practice she utilizes play, art and sandtray. She is also trained in evidenced based therapies such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In her off-time Amanda loves to play with her dog, Simba, and spend time with her family.

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Trainings:

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Experiential Play Therapy by developer Dr Byron Norton

TF-CBT Certified: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

High Conflict Divorce Cases 

New Ways for Families - Co Parenting class

Circle of Security facilitator 

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Check out a playlist of videos featuring Amanda, here.