- Calm and steady presence
- Skills based work
- Collaborative goal setting
About Amanda
Amanda Crossland is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and codependency. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical changes that make daily life feel more manageable. Her manner is calm and steady, with an emphasis on listening and clear feedback.
Amanda uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on client-centered techniques to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and coping.
Her background includes a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska. Amanda holds a Colorado LPC and has seven years of experience in counseling. She has completed additional training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and solution-focused work and brings that range into sessions as appropriate.
In a session she talks through current struggles, helps set small goals, and practices skills you can use between meetings. She pays attention to both the big picture and the small steps that lead to change. People who prefer a direct but warm approach may find this style helpful.
To begin, follow the site prompts to start the intake process and schedule a time that fits your routine. Amanda aims to work collaboratively on goals such as improving boundaries, reducing anxiety, and managing addictive behaviors.
How Amanda Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Amanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches ways to change unhelpful thinking and habits. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help with intense emotions and relationship patterns.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Amanda discusses your goals and preferences, then suggests methods that fit your situation. Together you can try different strategies and adjust based on what helps you make steady progress.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and options that suit quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth, depending on what you prefer. Ask about practical scheduling and format details during the matching process so sessions align with your day-to-day life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?
Amanda supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, ADHD and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical changes, skill building, and clear listening. She blends client-centered care with CBT and DBT techniques to meet each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has seven years of counseling experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices out of Colorado.
Which languages does she offer services in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to begin the intake and matching process.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.