Associate Therapist, New York & New Jersey

Accepting New Clients

Commitment

Amanda Brown is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. With a lifelong passion for helping others, she is focused on enhancing the quality of life for her clients by empowering them to utilize their inherent strengths and navigate their mental health journeys with confidence and resilience.

Areas of Focus

Amanda provides therapeutic support primarily to adults, helping them navigate personal challenges and mental health issues. Her practice emphasizes practical solutions and personal growth, ensuring clients feel supported and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approach

Amanda utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each client:

• Solution-Focused Therapy: Prioritizing practical solutions and empowering clients to utilize their strengths.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors to achieve a more balanced and rational perspective.
• Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): Focusing on identifying and changing irrational beliefs to improve emotional well-being.
• Holistic Perspective: Integrating mental well-being and spirituality, fostering a comprehensive approach to therapy.

Specializations

Amanda specializes in:

• Stress Management: Helping clients develop effective coping mechanisms for stress.
• Anxiety Management: Offering strategies and tools to manage and alleviate anxiety.
• Life Transitions: Supporting clients through significant changes and transitions in their lives.

Education

• Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at St. Bonaventure University
• Master of Science in Law and Public Policy from PennWest California
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from PennWest California

Professional Disclosure Statement

• Qualifications: Amanda Brown is in the process of accumulating clinical hours towards her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling. She serves as a Mental Health Counselor, operating under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Counselor.
• Supervision: Amanda's practice is conducted under the guidance of Sherene Henry, LMHC, LPC, NCC (License #012789), and Theresa Timmons (License #083231). This supervisory relationship is instrumental in expanding Amanda’s repertoire of clinical interventions within the field of counseling. It encompasses activities such as case review, discussion, observation through shadowing, and examination of clinical notes. The objective of this supervision is to foster Amanda’s growth into a competent counseling practitioner, enhancing her skills and practical application in the field. Similar to the treating clinician, supervisors maintain the same level of client confidentiality, ensuring ethical and private treatment of all cases.