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Amanda Ellison
LMHC

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High satisfaction rate with clients

Nice to meet you

I’m a therapist and life coach with a warm, engaging style. I work with individuals seeking support in overcoming barriers to success and achieving their goals in healthy, meaningful ways. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion—and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I see the potential in each person to grow, heal, and thrive. I look forward to being your life coach and supporting you on your path to a happier life.

About Amanda

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Oscar, UMR, United Healthcare/Oxford/Optum, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Authentic, Challenging, Exploratory, Open-minded

Focus areas

Addiction (not substance use), Anger Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Blended families, First responders, Neurodivergence, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

7+
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I see the potential in each person to grow, heal, and thrive.

License number

#9680

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MA, Mental Health Counseling, UMass Boston, Internship-Options Counseling Service

Interests

I enjoy hiking, traveling, exercising, and spending time with my family. I also love tapping into my creative side through various projects around the house.