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Amanda Potts

Compassionate, practical counseling in Pennsylvania

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Amanda

Amanda Potts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience across settings including corrections, crisis counseling, and primary care.

Background and approach

She has additional experience working with justice system involved youth for three years, and she draws on that varied background when helping people navigate stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, anger, mood disorders, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and related concerns.

Her therapeutic style is warm, laid back, and collaborative, inviting clients to speak in a conversational way and lean on their own strengths. Amanda emphasizes a holistic view of each person, treating them as the expert of their story while offering practical tools and supportive guidance.

She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can explore relationships, identity, coping with life changes, and behavioral concerns such as impulsivity or smoking cessation. Amanda uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies.

She thanks clients for the courage it takes to begin therapy and works alongside them to set goals and track progress.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Adapted for Online Care



Amanda often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and panic symptoms. DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can be especially helpful for mood instability, impulsivity, and managing intense emotions.

Choosing the right approach is part of a collaborative process. Amanda works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life context, then tailors techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused strategies to fit each person’s needs. She emphasizes building on individual strengths while setting achievable short-term objectives.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to access therapeutic support from their own communities and routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
Amanda works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, sleep problems, anger, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid back, warm, and collaborative, with sessions conducted in a conversational manner that emphasizes client strengths and shared goal setting.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience across corrections, crisis counseling, and primary care, plus three years working with justice system involved youth.
What credentials and location are listed for Amanda?
She is an LPC practicing in Pennsylvania with the license designation PA LPC PC015039.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How is cost structured for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)First responder issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English