About This Provider

Amanda is a practicum counsellor completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Special Education and has taught grades 1 through 9, primarily in specialized behavioural settings. Amanda brings a strong foundation in supporting youth and families, alongside volunteer experience with crisis and mental health services. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment, Cognitive-Behavioural, Dialectical Behavior, and Narrative Therapies with Family Systems, Rogerian, and Humanistic approaches. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care. Amanda offers a warm, collaborative space where clients can explore experiences and move toward meaningful change. Her style blends empathy with curiosity and uses thoughtful, reflective questions to help clients clarify values, uncover new perspectives, and take purposeful action.

Areas of interest include:

Anxiety

Depression

Boundary Setting & Communication

Emotional Regulation

Family Conflict

Grief & Loss

Life Transitions

Marriage/Relationships

Neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD)

Parenting

School Challenges

Self-Esteem

Stress Management

Trauma