Amanda Reid , LPC

Amanda Reid, LPC, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She goes by Mandy and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor, drawing on certifications in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Experiential Therapy to inform her clinical work.

Amanda currently provides outpatient services and brings prior experience as a substance abuse counselor and as a therapist in group home and mental health hospital settings. She has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, anger, parenting challenges, PTSD and trauma, addiction, and ADHD, among other concerns. Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and helping them reframe difficult experiences while strengthening practical self-care strategies.

She emphasizes the development of coping skills, grounding techniques, and positive cognitive-behavioral practices that help clients build a stable foundation for future growth. Amanda describes her role as a facilitator and supporter who offers affirming sessions that promote self-understanding and resilience. Compassion and empathy are core to her work, and she aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters belonging and hope as clients move through the challenging but rewarding process of therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with coping by teaching practical strategies to manage moods and reactions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT can be helpful for intense emotions, difficulty with relationships, and patterns of impulsive behavior.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about change. It is frequently used in work around addiction, behavior change, and increasing motivation for treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda Reid works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format fits their schedule. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapy into a busy life without sacrificing the therapeutic connection.