Amanda Whichard, LPC, LPC-MHSP

Amanda Whichard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LPC-MHSP practicing in Mississippi with six years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and major life changes. Amanda also addresses mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, and helps with codependency, caregiver stress, ADHD, and career or self-esteem struggles.

Her approach assumes people know their own stories and strengths. She listens, asks direct questions, and helps clients name what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on practical skills and steps clients can try between meetings. Progress is measured by small, usable changes rather than abstract goals.

Amanda uses several evidence-based methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and EMDR when trauma memories are central. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques also appear in sessions when they fit a client's goals.

Clients can expect a clear plan for each phase of work. Early meetings often involve identifying priorities and learning a few coping strategies. Later sessions typically build toward longer-term patterns like boundary setting, better communication, or managing intense moods.

She provides straightforward guidance, homework that is realistic, and steady follow-up on progress. Anyone considering therapy is encouraged to review the online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps.

Therapeutic approaches used in virtual sessions