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Amanda Stokes

Collaborative, values-focused counseling for change

LPC Mississippi

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Amanda

Amanda Stokes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. She centers client experiences and fosters an environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly and without judgment.

Background and approach

Amanda emphasizes collaboration, supporting each person as they take steps toward change and greater well-being. Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Over five years of practice, she has worked with clients navigating grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, and issues such as codependency, shame, and isolation. Amanda also addresses practical goals like smoking and vaping cessation and supports people exploring questions of gender and sexuality.

Clients can expect a respectful, strengths-focused style that balances practical skills with deeper exploration of values and inner parts. Amanda aims to empower people to build coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and move toward the kinds of changes they seek in daily life.

Applying Evidence-Based Approaches Remotely



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and develop practical coping skills through structured exercises and homework. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful actions; it can be useful for stress, life changes, and persistent worries.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best. She draws on CBT, ACT, and other methods as needed, tailoring strategies to each person's goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions, check in during busy weeks, and maintain consistency when in-person meetings are impractical. The range of options supports different communication styles and schedules while keeping the focus on progress and client priorities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, anger, and self-esteem among other areas.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, blending CBT skills with ACT and DBT techniques alongside internal systems work to balance practical strategies and personal insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has five years of professional experience supporting clients through a range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for Amanda?
She holds the LPC credential with license details MS LPC 2964 and practices in Mississippi.
Does Amanda offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with Amanda?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyControl issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessPost-traumatic stressSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English