- Attachment-informed care
- Practical skill building
- Respectful listening
About Amanda
Amanda Ulmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with mental health endorsement (LPC-MH, LPC) practicing in South Dakota. She focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, or relationship strain feels overwhelming. Her approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients make small changes that add up to real relief.
Amanda spends sessions listening first, then helping people notice patterns that keep them stuck. She uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and from dialectical behavior therapy to build emotion regulation skills. Attachment-based work helps when past relationships still affect current ones.
Clients often bring concerns about parenting, communication problems, codependency, commitment worries, and family of origin issues. Amanda also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, feelings of emptiness, and recovery from domestic violence or separation. She frames progress as gradual and collaborative rather than quick fixes.
Her style is accepting and nonjudgmental, focusing on respect and sensitivity. Amanda combines active problem-solving with space to reflect on values and meaning, drawing on existential ideas when clients want to explore purpose and direction.
With six years of experience, Amanda blends practical strategies and relational insight. People who want clear tools and a supportive listener may find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients are asked to use the site's Start Therapy button and follow the matching steps.
How Amanda’s Approaches Shape Online Work
Amanda blends attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools to address relationship and mood concerns. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people notice and change reactive habits. Client-centered therapy emphasizes being heard and respected, giving space for people to make their own decisions while the therapist reflects and supports. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or weekly sessions around parenting and work demands. Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to know what works best for your schedule and needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
South Dakota, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like codependency and family of origin problems.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style?
Her style is accepting and nonjudgmental, combining active problem-solving with compassionate listening and practical skills training.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has six years of professional experience working with people on emotional regulation, motivation, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LPC-MH and LPC credentials and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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