geometry-shapes iconAnxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transition, Trauma / PTSD, Parenting
Online in Florida
1 years in practice
Ages served: 6-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Amanda accepts 9 insurers
Aetna
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Florida Blue | BCBS | Blue Cross Blue Shield
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Amanda

I am a registered mental health counselor intern (RMHCI) with 1 year of experience supporting adults navigating trauma, chronic stress, burnout, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I often work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or disconnected from themselves, as well as high-functioning clients who have spent years prioritizing others and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional grounding.


I earned my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Capella University. My clinical background includes work in outpatient, community, and school-based settings. I use a trauma-informed, nervous-system-aware approach that integrates mindfulness-based practices, parts work, and somatic awareness to support emotional regulation and insight.


You do not have to navigate this alone. I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to understand your patterns, process unresolved experiences, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. When you are ready, I invite you to take the next step toward the care you deserve.

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"As a clinician with lived experience balancing caregiving, resilience, and rebuilding, I understand the deep need for safety, compassion, and a place to breathe."

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Get to know Amanda

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I chose this work because I’ve seen how trauma shapes people’s lives in ways they often don’t have words for, and I’m passionate about helping others feel understood, grounded, and empowered again.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I’m a good fit for clients who struggle with emotional overload, chronic stress, attachment wounds, and patterns that feel hard to break alone.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

Healing doesn’t move in a straight line, and what feels like a setback is often your mind learning a new, stronger way forward.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

The first session is really about connection and understanding. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your life, what you’re hoping to accomplish from therapy, and what is causing you the most difficulty right now. Early sessions focus on building trust, getting clarity, and finding a rhythm that feels safe and supportive for you.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I believe healing happens in person-to-person relationships where people feel seen, respected, and not judged. My work is guided by compassion, curiosity, honesty and a belief in the inherent worth of every person. I value therapy that is grounded, human, and collaborative and not overly clinical.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach. I adapt therapy based on who you are, what you’re dealing with, and what actually helps you feel supported. That might mean being more structured or more conversational, focusing on coping skills, deeper emotional work, or both, as well as adjusting as your needs change over time.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transition, Trauma / PTSD, Parenting, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Body Image Issues, Behavioral Issues, Anger Management, Alcohol Use, Coping Skills, ADHD, Codependency, Caregivers, Career Counseling, Infidelity, Impulse Control Disorders, Hoarding, Gender Identity / Transgender, First Responders, Eating Disorder, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Dissociative Identity Disorders (DID), Developmental Disorders, Marital & Premarital, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Personality Disorders, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Panic Attack, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Obesity, Neurodiversity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Substance Use, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Spirituality, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Sex Therapy, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, School Issues, Relationships, Women’s Issues, Weight Loss, Video Game Addiction, Teen Violence, Grief
ApproachesAttachment-Based, Any / Eclectic, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Culturally Sensitive, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Family / Marital, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Existential Therapy, Integrative, Humanistic / Rogerian, Gottman Method, Gestalt, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural, Psychoanalytic, Trauma-Focused, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Sandplay, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Education and training

Years in practice
1 years
Graduating institute
Capella University
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1588539381
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State of practiceFL
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Amanda LaChappelle

Counselor (Registered Mental Health Intern)she/her