- Anxiety support
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety focus
About Amanda
Amanda Bruns is an LPC, LPCC with 12 years of clinical experience based in Minnesota. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Her profile also notes a focus on guilt and shame and social anxiety and phobia.
Amanda keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what feels most difficult and helps people talk through the next steps. Conversations often focus on recognizing patterns, learning ways to manage strong feelings, and trying small behavioral changes between meetings.
Her style centers on collaboration and curiosity. That means she asks questions, offers observations, and checks in about what is helpful. She aims to match strategies to each person’s goals rather than using a single method for everyone.
Over the past 12 years she has supported people through life transitions and relational wounds. In sessions she often addresses emotional regulation skills and coping tools for stress and anxiety. She helps people name painful feelings like guilt or shame and take practical steps to reduce their day-to-day impact.
Clients can expect clear suggestions and short-term goals alongside space to talk. Before a first session Amanda recommends a brief intake so she can understand current needs and make a plan that fits the person’s situation.
Online approaches and how they fit your needs
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One common approach involves teaching emotional regulation skills to help manage intense feelings and reduce overwhelm. This approach breaks down moments of strong emotion and builds practical strategies to respond differently.Another approach emphasizes behavioral experiments and gradual exposure for anxiety and phobias. That means identifying situations that cause worry, testing small steps toward them, and reviewing what worked. This method helps people gather real evidence about feared situations over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Amanda will help clients decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she reviews progress so plans can change as needed. The process is collaborative and paced to each person.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing commute time, allowing a quick check-in between obligations, and offering options that suit different energy or bandwidth levels. Therapists who offer online work with people to choose the session rhythm that fits their routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Minnesota, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship issues. She also focuses on guilt and shame and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and curiosity. Sessions include practical steps, emotional regulation strategies, and discussion to find what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in the field. That experience covers a range of concerns including grief, trauma, and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Minnesota. The credentials are listed as AZ LPC and MN LPCC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.