I work with people in a way that honours who they are — their strengths, their pace, their learning style, and the real‑life context they’re carrying. Before anything else, I take time to understand you as a whole person. No judgment. No assumptions. Just curiosity, respect, and a grounded sense of how your mind and body have learned to cope.
From there, we figure out what kind of therapy support will actually help you move forward. My approach is collaborative, neuroscience‑informed, and tailored to the specific concerns you’re bringing — whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or long‑standing patterns that no longer feel workable.
Finding the right therapist matters. You deserve to feel comfortable, understood, and supported. If you’d like to get a sense of my style and see whether we’re a good fit, you’re welcome to book a free meet‑and‑greet. It’s a low‑pressure way to connect and explore whether working together feels right for you.
Stop beating yourself up for the patterns you’re facing. So many people tell me that when an old habit shows up, their first reaction is harsh self‑talk: “Why am I like this?” or “Why can’t I handle this?” The truth is that our nervous systems learn strategies over a lifetime — strategies that once helped us survive, stay connected, or feel safe.When life changes, those same strategies can start to get in the way. That doesn’t mean you’re flawed. It means your system is doing what it learned to do. Growth isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about gently re‑learning what your body and mind need now.You already carry the inner resources for this kind of change. Therapy can help you access them, understand your patterns with compassion, and build new ways of responding. If you’d like to learn more about what working together looks like, you can explore the “What can I expect?” section.
You can see more about who I work with, my qualifications, and issues I most frequently take on below.
From the maritimes, Amanda has been in clinical Originally from the Maritimes, Amanda has been in clinical practice since 2009 and brings a warm, grounded, and down‑to‑earth presence to her work. She is known for her integrative, neuroscience-informed approach to anxiety, her mentorship of clinicians and yoga teachers, and her ability to translate complex emotional and regulatory concepts into accessible, practical tools.
An avid outdoors enthusiast, Amanda finds restoration in paddling, hiking, camping, cross‑country skiing, and time on her SUP. Her love of movement and nature informs her somatic and mindfulness-based work with clients and supervisees.
She divides her time between Ottawa, Toronto, and South River, and brings the same approachable, laid‑back style to her clinical practice that she brings to road trips, creative hobbies, and time with her family.
