About Me
PERSONAL
In my off-time, I enjoy writing, singing, photography, and live music. I was born and raised in Oregon and spend as much time outdoors and traveling as possible, usually with my English Bulldog, Lulu.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
I graduated with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology as well as a BS in Communications from Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon.
As an undergraduate student, I minored in Sociology.
I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Portland State University.
I am licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (License# L10852).
In December of 2020, I completed post-graduate training for additional certification as a therapist specializing in work with adoptive and foster families
from PSU School of Social Work/Child Welfare Partnership/Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center.
EXPERIENCE
In my work, I’ve had the opportunity to serve people facing various issues, including:
- Identity exploration and development
- Adolescence, adulting, and aging
- Domestic violence/sexual assault
- Economic hardship and housing instability
- Criminal history
- Self-esteem
- Substance abuse and addiction
- Neurodiversity
- Issues related to gender and sexuality
- Academic difficulties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma history
- Relationship issues
- Grief/loss
Amanda Adams Therapy
Mindfulness
Engaging in mindful practices can help you develop a greater sense of awareness and sitting with discomfort. Mindfulness techniques reduce stress and anxiety and improve overall health and wellbeing.
Stress Management and Emotional Regulation
Life can feel overwhelming, and I can support you in developing coping skills to reduce stress and anxiety and increase your capacity to handle distress in a healthy manner.
Self-Esteem
By identifying and fostering your existing strengths, I can help you identify negative self-talk, develop self-compassion, and improve your relationships with yourself and others.
Healthy Communication
During our work together, we will explore past and current relationship dynamics, identify unhealthy patterns, and practice strategies for expressing feelings and sharing boundaries in a respectful way.