Amanda Felhofer

Attachment issues can cause difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy emotional bonds. I focus on building a trusting relationship with clients while exploring early attachment experiences, understanding relational patterns, and helping clients work to develop more secure and fulfilling connections.

Treating anxiety involves identifying and addressing the root causes of anxious feelings and behaviors. I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and change negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety. Relaxation techniques, mindfulness, coping skills, and building resilience, are goals we will work toward to empower you in navigating life's challenges.

SFBT is a goal-oriented therapy focused on the future and is typically brief in length. The idea is to find a practical and immediate solution(s) instead of digging into a client's past. Although some significant events from the past can influence the 'now,' clients are encouraged to consider how life would be different/change if the problem suddenly disappeared. In a way, this form of therapy starts at the solution and works backward to address the here-and-now.

CBT is one of the most widely used forms of treatment and focuses on the relationship between thoughts, and feelings and how these can influence emotions and behaviors. This goal-oriented approach incorporates problem-solving, homework assignments, mindfulness/relaxation techniques, and a collaborative effort. CBT is most helpful in developing practical skills in managing thoughts and behaviors that lead to positive changes in emotional wellbeing.

Brainspotting is a trauma-informed approach that helps access and process experiences stored in the body and brain. This experiential method focuses on the connection between eye position, attention, and emotional experience, supporting emotional regulation, healing, and relief. Brainspotting is collaborative, mindful, and attuned, helping clients work through trauma, anxiety, and emotional blocks at their own pace, leading to increased wellbeing and emotional resilience.

Supporting clients through spiritual challenges or religious trauma involves exploring beliefs, values, and experiences that may feel confusing or painful. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to reflect, untangle distorted beliefs, and rebuild a sense of meaning and connection. Together, we work toward understanding, healing, and finding personal hope and clarity.