I work with STRESSED & STUCK people who want more health, connection & joy
I specialize in working with
Anxiety & Burnout
Do you feel like you're always worried about the future? Does everything in your life feel urgent and it's impossible to relax? Have you noticed your heart is often racing or your jaw is usually clenched? Are you having panic attacks or feel on the verge of burnout?
Grief, Loss & Depression
Are you feeling hopeless after the loss of a job, imagined future or person you loved? Do you feel too numb to grieve or worried that if you start crying you'll never stop? Maybe a string of overwhelming events has left you depressed and unable to get out of bed?
Coping Mechanisms
Do you lean too heavily on coffee, sugar or alcohol to get through the day? Maybe you're embarrassed to admit to body-focused repetitive behaviors like hair pulling or skin picking? Or does your inner critic, people pleaser or perfectionist ruin your day?
Stepping Toward Purpose & Joy
Have you struggled to start that business, write that book or join a cause you care about? Very often the thing we long for the most requires our healing to be able to achieve. Do you desire more rest, beauty, pleasure, appreciation, or play, yet they always feel out of reach?
Hi, I'm Amanda!
I have been obsessed with makeover shows for as long as I can remember. Staying in on Friday nights in high school so I could watch What Not to Wear or Trading Spaces.
Although 80% of college students change their major, I didn't. I wrote about psychology in my application essay and never swayed. Fascinated by why we do what we do and how we can change for the better.
After graduating, I took a 10+ year detour into the world of wine. There were many perks to being the Wine Director at Four Seasons Los Angeles, but my absolute favorite part of that job was witnessing the growing confidence when a server began to feel comfortable recommending wines.
All seemingly different experiences with a common thread: transformation.
I always knew I would circle back to psychology and healing work later in life. Covid just sped up that timeline since I couldn't work from home as a sommelier. I started training in hypnosis, then somatic and trauma therapies. Along the way I've added parts work, attachment work and Brainspotting to my skillset. I'm always learning new techniques to serve my clients better.
I love watching people heal, grow and evolve and I believe wholeheartedly in our ability to do so as human beings.
Curious about working together?
one-to-One Sessions
What are you most longing for? Let's create a plan to get you there! My sessions weave together education, body-centered healing work, and embodiment coaching. We address your obstacles at the root and I support you to step into whatever vision you have for yourself. First, book a 20 minute intro call so we can discuss your goals. If I believe I can support you, I will invite you to a complimentary clarity session so you can experience my style before we decide to move forward together.
Private Workshops
Would you like me to do an experiential workshop at your place of business for your employees or clients? Maybe something at home with friends? Online options are also available. Current workshops include: A Body-Centered Approach to Stress Management and How to Heal Your Relationship to Alcohol. If you have another topic in mind, let's discuss!
Online workshops
In the future I plan to host affordable, online workshops that cover a variety of topics such as How to Set Boundaries Effectively, How to Get Better Sleep, How to Silence the Inner Critic/Perfectionist. If you'd like to be the first to hear when I launch these, sign up for the waitlist below.
My approach weaves together:
Nervous System Regulation
It all begins with the autonomic nervous system. Once you understand how it works and how to speak its language, all sorts of possibilities open up to you.
Somatic Healing
Most people believe the mind controls the body, but 80% of communication goes from the body to the mind. A body-centered approach is faster & more efficient.
Parts Work
Internal Family Systems is like inner child work on steroids. When you learn how to connect with and properly support your inner children, resistance melts away.
Brainspotting
Where you look affects how you feel. This method uses eye positions to process and release stuck and stored emotional pain and trauma in a safe, supportive way.
Hypnosis
While in a state of deep relaxation, I guide you to explore subconscious root causes of an issue, have a restorative experience and upgrade your internal "software" so to speak.
Embodiment Work
In order to step into a new role or vision for ourselves, we often need explore body-based habits that get in the way as well as practice new ways of being.
I was in one of the most catatonic moments in my life (pretty much hopeless after a horrible illness) and could barely get out of bed. Working with Amanda, and utilizing the tools she gave me to wake up my nervous system was an invaluable part of my recovery, and ultimately, a boost to propel me into the next part of my life. She was the most comforting presence in my life at a crucial moment. I'll never really be able to thank her enough.
David, Chicago
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