Amanda Lewis (She/her)

LPC
Accepting Clients

I specialize in interpersonal, mood, & women's issues, as well as abuse & self-esteem. Together we can turn hard endings into new beginnings

Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group

About My Clients

Many of the clients that I work with experience related challenges such as depression, anxiety, stalking, hopelessness, panic attacks, stress, grief, phobias, social anxiety, fatigue, sleep issues, dissociation, paranoia, low self-worth, isolation, loss of motivation or purpose, identity confusion, body image concerns, disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal ideation and behaviors, womb, pregnancy. and fertility issues, economic issues, and addiction & are ready to rebuild their lives.

My Background and Approach

My approach to counseling is holistic, trauma-informed, & humanistic. This means that I view the whole individual, considering emotional, physical, mental, and social well-being, rather than focusing only on symptoms. A trauma-informed approach ensures that I recognize how overwhelming experiences can affect the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. I work gently, prioritizing trust, choice, and empowerment so that clients can process painful memories and patterns without feeling retraumatized. I’m one of the few BIPOC women therapists in my region who provide multicultural, intersectional, and affirming care, with a particular focus on religious and spiritual abuse trauma caused by high-control groups. I support survivors in reclaiming their voice, identity, and connection to self after experiences of spiritual or emotional harm.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Multiculturalism, intersectionality, affirming, and inclusive care are values of mine. I accept people from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Everyone deserves a safe space where they can process, explore, relate, grow, be heard, validated, and accepted.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Abuse Depression Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Insomnia
  • Learning Disorders
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • SecureHorizons
  • CareFirst
  • Quest
  • Evernorth
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic
  • Horizon BCBS of New Jersey
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Christianity
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 13 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 200/session

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