Amanda Desjardin (she/her)

Intern at Mindful Life Services
Accepting Clients

Relationship-focused therapy supporting individuals, couples, and families in finding connection, healing, hope, and growth.

Student Therapist in Georgia
Supervised by Dr. Edna Abney. LMFT

Free Initial Consultation
Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

My clients may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, disconnected, or caught in patterns that no longer serve them. They may be facing anxiety, burnout, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, or challenges with boundaries and communication. They are looking for a supportive space to feel heard, better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.

My Background and Approach

I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are and feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. With a background in education and experience working with children, adults, couples, and families, I understand that our relationships and life experiences can shape how we see ourselves, connect with others, and respond to challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to you. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and Bowen Family Systems Therapy, along with attachment-based, narrative, and solution-focused approaches, to help you better understand emotions, relationship patterns, and experiences that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we can work toward healthier boundaries, stronger communication, deeper connections, and greater confidence in yourself. My goal is to meet you where you are and support you as you create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe who we are is shaped by our relationships, experiences, and the environments we have moved through. Sometimes the patterns that leave us feeling stuck today began as ways of coping, protecting ourselves, or getting through difficult moments. Therapy can provide a safe space to understand those patterns with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel heard, supported, and comfortable enough to explore what is beneath the surface. My approach is collaborative and centered around your individual needs, experiences, and goals. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, emotional balance, and a deeper connection with yourself. My role is to meet you where you are, hold hope during the difficult moments, and support you as you move toward meaningful and lasting change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Narrative Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Aging Concerns Burnout Grief or Loss
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

Supervision
Supervised by Dr. Edna Abney. LMFT · MFT1001826
Years in practice
1 year
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Evernorth
  • UMR - United Medical Resources
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $75 - 125/session

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