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Amanda Crossland

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC Colorado

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amanda

Amanda Crossland is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado who helps people work through stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar mood issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer choices and more manageable daily living. Amanda brings seven years of clinical experience and blends empathy with practical interventions to support clients navigating complex emotional and behavioral patterns.

Her style is adaptable and person-focused, combining client-centered listening with structured tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-informed approaches. Amanda emphasizes acceptance and authenticity while helping clients identify goals, develop new skills, and implement change.

Trained in a range of methods including EMDR, DBT, and motivational interviewing, she aims to balance big-picture thinking with attention to practical details. Amanda holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and practices under her Colorado LPC license LPC.0013537.

Practical approaches for online healing

Amanda integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and learn concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or stress. She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize empathic listening and the client's own goals, creating space for exploration and self-directed change. When trauma or intense emotional reactions are present, she may draw on EMDR methods aimed at processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their situation, preferences, and goals, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work stays responsive to the client's needs.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for scheduling and communication styles. These formats allow people to access licensed professional support from different locations and to choose the way of working that feels most practical and comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is Amanda's therapeutic approach like?
Her approach is person-focused and adaptable, combining client-centered listening with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, DBT skills, and EMDR when appropriate to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Amanda has seven years of professional experience working in counseling and mental health settings, applying a range of interventions across diverse concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado and holds the license number CO LPC LPC.0013537.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with Amanda?
She offers multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
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, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English