Amanda Farris, MS, LCSW
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida.
About
Amanda is enthusiastic about helping people navigate through challenging times and break patterns that are no longer serving them. Her approach to therapy is relational and dynamic, focusing on valuing each client's strengths and fostering growth through various life stages. In her work with couples, Amanda fosters a deep understanding of the dynamics that drive each partner. She works to help individuals and couples address concerns around communication, intimacy, boundaries, and trust. She is passionate about working with couples from all types of relationship structures.
EDUCATION
Amanda graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master’s Degree in Social Work with an additional certificate in Adolescent Behavioral Health. She has an undergraduate degree (BA) in Psychology from Saint Leo University, and completed her Registered Yoga Teacher training in 2018.
EXPERIENCE
Amanda is a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist with extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of challenges. Specializing in evidence-based modalities such as attachment-focused EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), she works with adolescents, adults, and families to address trauma, depression, anxiety, self-harm, and other risky behaviors.
Finally, Amanda is also a registered yoga teacher, integrating mindfulness and body-centered approaches into her therapeutic practice, if of interest to the client(s). She is also a qualified supervisor for Registered Clinical Social Worker Interns in the state of Florida.
Specialties
Approaches
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EMDR is designed to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact, promoting healing and recovery.
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ACT encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to achieve lasting positive changes.
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Group Therapy provides a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences and gain insights through interactions with others facing similar challenges.