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AMANDA GOODWIN
"In every transition, there is grief for what was and hope for what's coming. Healing happens when we make room for both."
MEET AMANDA:
I believe therapy begins with creating a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I strive to meet each client where they are, lean into their existing strengths, and work collaboratively toward creating a meaningful life through a series of small steps. As a pragmatic optimist, I believe that growth is possible even when the path forward is not always clear.
My developing clinical approach is integrative, drawing from person-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing. My graduate coursework and additional training have strengthened my interest in creative, experiential, strengths-based, and collaborative approaches to emotional well-being. I have completed training in Motivational Interviewing through the University of British Columbia, Positive Psychology through the University of Pennsylvania, and Emotional Intelligence through Daniel Goleman. My graduate work has also explored creative approaches to emotional regulation and developmentally appropriate care for individuals experiencing emotional distress.
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My clinical interests include depression and bipolar disorder, life and career transitions, career exploration, neurodivergence, relationship and attachment concerns, self-esteem, identity development, stress, and emotional regulation. I am particularly interested in helping adults and couples who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next. Meaningful change can begin with simply having a safe place to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and consider new possibilities.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy spending time outdoors, reading, learning, and creative activities. I love hiking, bicycling, and exploring new places, and I find nature to be a restorative reminder to slow down and be present. I am an avid reader, and I appreciate both learning something new and getting completely lost in a good story. I also enjoy hands-on creative activities and value creating simply for the joy of the process.
My decision to pursue counseling grew out of an unexpected realization during my previous career. After many years working in manufacturing leadership, I found that some of the most meaningful moments of my work came from supporting people through difficult seasons of their lives by listening without judgment, helping them find support, and creating space for conversations about mental health. That experience inspired me to make a significant career change and return to school to pursue counseling as a second-act career. I know firsthand that changing direction can be both challenging and exciting, and I bring that perspective, along with curiosity, compassion, hope, into my work with clients. I hope to help clients explore the stories they have been carrying, consider new perspectives, and discover what they want their next chapter to look like.
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