Amanda Elliott

Amanda Elliott is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Maine. She approaches therapy with a simple belief: people know their story best and bring strengths into the room. Amanda focuses on creating a calm, respectful space where clients can start the work of change. She emphasizes practical steps that feel doable day to day.

Amanda draws on Client-Centered methods to listen closely and make sure each person feels heard. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Trauma-Focused approaches are included when past harm is part of the struggle.

Her background includes four years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps people facing life changes, grief, career stress, and issues related to attention differences. Women's issues are among the areas she pays attention to in sessions.

Amanda works with concerns such as relationship strain, family problems, codependency, and communication difficulties. She also supports those dealing with anger, parenting demands, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, reflective listening, and practical tools to try between sessions. Amanda encourages people to name small goals and build on success. To start, she guides clients through a short intake and scheduling process so therapy fits into their daily life.

How Amanda's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy by prioritizing the person's perspective and building sessions around their goals. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what the client says, and helping them find personal solutions that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior and to try small experiments that change how people feel and act.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works together with each person to decide which methods to emphasize based on current needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly to see what is helping and adjusts the plan when needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people try exercises between meetings and bring real-life situations into conversation. Licensed professionals approach online sessions in practical ways to help clients apply new skills in daily life.