Amanda LaFlamme

I help clients achieve their goals and improve their lives by starting where they are, which is different for each client. First I make clients feel seen and heard by listening to what they are saying and helping them to open up and identify what they aren't saying. This process of discovery creates an atmosphere where they are not merely being analyzed but they are exploring their thoughts and feelings in a collaborative way that maintains their autonomy. From there I support clients with identifying goals and together we make a plan of action.

Clients are encouraged to treat themselves as a whole person with varying needs which all deserve attention. While client concerns and/or goals are the main focus of treatment, other aspects of clients' lives are taken into consideration and worked into treatment plans. Clients are encouraged to explore and enrich all areas of life, rather than just focusing on those where problems lie.

My therapeutic approach is reflective, insight-oriented and CBT strong. I prioritize building self-understanding and emotional fluency so clients can navigate life's challenges with a sense of confidence and calm. My background is in social work, teaching, and providing internet-based CBT support. This work has allowed me to meet clients in nearly every vulnerable stage a human can experience. I've learned what is needed by listening, and bearing witness to their pain, hopes, and dreams. I may be a mental health professional, but the clients are the experts of their own hearts and minds and together we work to find the balance that keeps them well.