Amanda is a doctoral candidate at Marywood University earning a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. Previously she obtained a M.Ed. in Behavior Analysis at the University of Cincinnati and a M.A. in Clinical Psychology at Marywood University. Additionally, Amanda received a B.S. in Industrial Organizational Psychology at Penn State University.
Amanda is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has worked with children and families in the home, school, and community settings since 2012. Throughout her doctoral training, Amanda has also provided psychotherapy services to individuals at the Marywood Psychological Services Center.
Clients can expect a collaborative, client-centered process when working with Amanda. Amanda utilizes an integrative approach focusing on client strengths and evidenced-based therapies specific to the client’s presenting concerns.
Specialties:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Conduct Disorders
- Behavioral Disorders
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Anger
- Grief and Loss
- Self-Esteem and Empowerment
- Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders
Interests:
- Family and Marital Conflict
- Healthy Relationships
- Family Systems
- Positive Psychology
- Personality Disorders
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Psychological Testing
Services:
- Individual Therapy (Adolescent and Adult)
- Family Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- ADHD Assessment
- Autism Assessment
- Cognitive Assessment
- Psychological Assessment
- Personality Assessment
Evidence Based Therapies:
- Anger Management
- Assertiveness Training
- Behavior Activation
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Reinforcement Schedules
- Antecedent Strategies
- Integrated Approaches
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Stress Management and Relaxation Training
- Trauma Informed Care