- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR methods
About Amanda
Amanda Crossland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with seven years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, and other mood and adjustment challenges. Amanda works with clients who are trying to manage life changes, including career shifts and ADHD-related struggles.
Her style is practical and person-focused. She uses a mix of approaches so sessions can include talking things through, learning new coping skills, and trying specific techniques to reduce distress. Amanda emphasizes clear steps and tools people can use between sessions to handle moments of frustration or overwhelm.
Amanda holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace University and practices as an LPC in Colorado. Her background includes focused work on addiction, family of origin issues, codependency, and communication problems. She also has experience addressing abandonment, control issues, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness.
Therapeutic methods Amanda uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used to support people coping with trauma, chronic stress, mood symptoms, and problems with impulse control or relationships.
Sessions are intended to be collaborative. Amanda helps people set realistic goals and practices skills together in session. She also supports work on forgiveness, guilt and shame, money and financial concerns, and finding a clearer sense of purpose.
How Amanda Uses Approaches Online
Amanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when working with anger, anxiety, and mood symptoms. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep distress going. It is useful for work-related frustration, rumination, and low mood. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with resentment and repeated conflicts.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amanda treats that as a team effort. She helps clients review how they respond to stress and picks methods that match their goals and preferences. Goals are set together and adjusted as progress is tracked.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online sessions are often chosen because they can fit into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Some clients find phone or video sessions easier to manage during a break at work or after appointments; others prefer longer sessions for deeper work. Amanda will help you decide what works best for your situation.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar and related mood concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is eclectic and practical, blending client-centered work with skill-based methods like CBT and DBT to manage strong emotions and day-to-day stress.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.