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Amanda Perkins, LMHC
Florida
Florida LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Amanda
Amanda Perkins is a Florida LMHC with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and problems with focus or mood.
Amanda uses straightforward talk and practical tools to address immediate problems. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then works with people to try different responses. Sessions focus on short-term strategies and skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and attachment-informed work. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test those thoughts against real life, and choose actions that fit their values. She also pays attention to how early relationships shape current reactions and close connections.
Amanda offers skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need tools for emotion regulation and managing intense states. She uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person’s priorities and pace. This mix supports practical change while addressing deeper relationship patterns.
She has worked across a range of life transitions and health concerns, including chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and aging-related topics. Her work also covers neurodiversity issues and attachment-related challenges. People who want concrete strategies for coping and clearer next steps often find this approach useful.
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, then testing new responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT emphasizes clarifying what matters to the person and taking steps in that direction even when difficult feelings are present.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect current stress and intimacy issues. That work helps people notice repeated relational reactions and practice different ways of relating that feel more effective.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. Amanda aims to match methods to the person’s needs and preferences rather than using a single fixed method.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a work break, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with Amanda about scheduling and session length when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem, parenting, grief, mood concerns, ADHD and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using talk plus exercises to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience as a therapist working with a broad range of emotional and life transition issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location; 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.
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