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Amanda Lindsey

Amanda Lindsey, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anxiety and Grief

Florida

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Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH18656
NPI
1891005211
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • Practical strategies

About Amanda

Amanda Lindsey is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and adjusting to life changes. Amanda speaks English and practices in Florida.

Amanda approaches therapy as a collaborative process. She starts by listening to each person's story and noticing strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings and on building tools to manage overwhelming feelings. She avoids jargon and explains ideas in plain terms so people understand what to try next.

Her background includes many years helping people process loss and trauma, manage recurring worry, and cope with major life transitions. She also supports concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and complicated relationships. Amanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work.

In sessions she helps people break problems into smaller parts and test out changes in real life. She works with people who want clear strategies for handling triggers and stressful situations. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps in day-to-day life.

For those new to therapy she explains each step and what to expect from early sessions. She asks about immediate goals and then builds a plan that adapts over time. People who prefer direct, practical conversations about anxiety, grief, or trauma often find this style useful.

Approaches used and how online sessions work

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach she uses helps people learn how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and then practices different responses to reduce worry and avoidance. This approach is useful for persistent anxiety and everyday stress.

She also uses methods that help process painful memories and reactions after trauma or loss. These techniques guide a person to face difficult memories in small, manageable steps while learning coping skills to reduce distress. This work can support grief, trauma, and long-standing fears.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda discusses options in early sessions and adjusts the plan based on the person's goals and what feels most effective. She treats the process as a collaboration and reviews progress regularly.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, or make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Amanda works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic illness.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear steps and tools people can practice between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, grief, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Florida LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and she practices in Florida.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are based in Florida and provided in English.

How are sessions arranged and what about cost?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen subscription tier.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session once matched.

Amanda LindseyLMHC

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