- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- DBT skills
About Amanda
Amanda Ulmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LPC-MH) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Dakota with six years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting questions, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than clinical jargon.
Amanda uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels difficult. She listens and asks questions to clarify patterns in relationships and daily stress. Together she and the client look for small changes that can make routines and interactions easier to manage.
Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and shift thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current connections. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and coping with intense feelings.
In sessions she encourages skills practice between meetings. Homework might include short exercises to test new ways of responding or to track patterns that show up in social situations. She helps people break larger problems into manageable steps and rehearse new responses in session.
Amanda aims to be respectful and direct while helping clients build confidence and decision-making. She supports people working through family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and the stress of caregiving. Her approach keeps the focus on what can change now and what practical steps help day-to-day functioning.
How Amanda applies therapy approaches online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current connections and responses. This helps when patterns of fear around closeness or abandonment get replayed in adult relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and provides concrete exercises to test new thinking and behaviors. These approaches are useful for social anxiety, worry, and relationship strain. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda will discuss options and then collaborate with the client to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions include checking which methods feel most helpful and adjusting the plan over time. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match daily life and goals.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and codependency.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is conversational and practical, using clear steps, skill practice, and short exercises to test new ways of responding.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LPC-MH and LPC credentials and practices in South Dakota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.