Amanda Emery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with Jeanes Mental Health Services. She brings over 16 years of combined experience in criminal justice, legal services, social work, and behavioral health. Her diverse experience has given her a unique perspective on the ways trauma, relationships, environmental stressors, and complex systems influence mental health.

Throughout her career, Amanda has worked with individuals and families facing significant adversity, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use, domestic violence, housing instability, and involvement with social services. These experiences have shaped her interest in helping individuals regain a sense of control when circumstances feel overwhelming or difficult to navigate.

Amanda incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based strategies into her clinical work. She emphasizes understanding how past experiences shape current patterns, recognizing personal strengths, and developing practical strategies to manage emotional distress and navigate difficult decisions.

Amanda brings curiosity, compassion, and a practical perspective to psychotherapy. She recognizes that emotional well-being is influenced not only by individual experiences but also by relationships, circumstances, and access to resources. Her work emphasizes helping people understand these influences while identifying opportunities for change within their control.

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