Amanda Rice , LPC

Amanda Rice is a Michigan-licensed LPC with ten years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and life transitions related to career, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, creating a space where individuals can explore goals and build practical skills at their own pace.

Amanda believes in tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each person she works with, focusing on what will be most effective for their situation. She emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping clients identify strengths and take the brave steps necessary to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life.

Clients can expect a therapist who listens attentively, adapts interventions to meet individual preferences, and supports growth through setbacks as well as successes. Amanda frames change as a courageous process and aims to provide steady, encouraging guidance throughout that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Rice

Amanda uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the individual's goals guide the work; this approach helps with self-esteem, motivation, and relationships by centering the client's perspective and strengths. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - a practical method often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. When trauma is a focus, Amanda incorporates trauma-focused techniques that help people process difficult experiences and develop coping strategies tailored to their needs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These options make it easier to access sessions from different locations and to use formats that feel most comfortable, allowing therapists and clients to maintain consistent momentum toward goals.