Amanda Watson, LPC

Amanda Watson (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the District of Columbia and Louisiana with 11 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with people of all ages across varied settings including community programs, clients' homes, schools, traditional offices, and online platforms, and those experiences have contributed to a broad, holistic understanding of clients' lives.

As an LPC Amanda approaches counseling with warmth and without judgment, prioritizing efforts to understand each individual's reality. She offers individual counseling for older adolescents and adults and addresses concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, stress management, trauma, and grief. Her background includes helping clients develop practical strategies and new perspectives to manage symptoms and navigate life transitions.

Amanda primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that explores patterns of thoughts and actions to better understand emotions and identify solutions - and she also integrates Person-Centered and Narrative elements, which emphasize empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, and helping clients make meaning of their stories. Sessions are tailored to each person's needs with the goal of building insight, resilience, and personal growth.