Amanda Lee , LPC

Amanda Lee is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a practical and compassionate approach to addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem concerns, grief, and addictions. With roots in law enforcement, she shifted into mental health after observing that many people involved with the criminal justice system needed rehabilitation and therapeutic support rather than incarceration. That experience shaped her commitment to treatment and led her to work in the mental health and addictions field since 2015, accumulating eight years of clinical practice.

Amanda draws from a range of evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), person-centered techniques, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness. She emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic stance that helps people explore past trauma, cope with current stressors, and build skills for healthier relationships and more stable mood management. Her goal is to support individuals as they work toward realizing their potential and leading a more fulfilling life.

Amanda is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and provides a nonjudgmental environment grounded in respect for each person’s identity and experience. She does not list all available openings on her calendar, so prospective clients are encouraged to discuss dates and times directly to arrange sessions.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Amanda commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change reactions and behaviors; CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques, which teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that can help with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of self-destructive behavior. Additionally, Amanda employs client-centered principles that prioritize the person’s goals and lived experience, creating space for clients to shape the direction of their work and build trust in the therapeutic relationship.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting interventions over time so treatment stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver the same core therapeutic work as in-person sessions, helping people access support in ways that suit their life and learning style.