Amanda made me feel safe and supported through years of wanting to get back into therapy. Immediately had a game plan that made sense to my growth. Valued her opinion!
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About Amanda
Amanda Comer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 8 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents address life challenges and lead healthy and fulfilling lives. She focuses on Trauma/PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Bipolar Disorder, Stress, and Life Transitions.
Amanda completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Simmons University and has professional experience in hospitals and private therapy settings. Her approach is strength-based and compassionate in her work with clients. Amanda is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), which is highly effective in treating and resolving trauma. She also utilizes multiple treatment modalities including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT).
It takes strength and courage to reach out for help. Amanda is ready to walk with you and empower you to work through difficult areas in your life, heal traumas, and help you shift your perspective on life. She is authentic and will remain non-judgmental, empathetic, and open-minded. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As someone who has overcome various challenges in life, I am excited to work with you and help you thrive as you face your life challenges!"
What clients say
These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.
My session with Amanda felt genuine. I felt heard. I am excited to work with her.
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Amanda and Allison really listen to me and help me think through my feelings. Some days I do not feel like talking about what I'm feeling before our sessions, but with rare excepti....
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Amanda Comer is extremely professional and truly listens and offers helpful strategies and tactics
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I really like my therapist. She takes the time to listen to how I'm feeling and always has good feedback for me
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Get to know Amanda
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
Having grown up with family and friends who struggled with mental health issues, I saw what a positive difference a kind, empathetic, and supportive therapist made in their lives. That gave me the desire to be that therapist for someone else.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am excited to work with clients that are ready and motivated to dive in and do the work of therapy.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
It takes a lot of strength to reach out and seek help! Sometimes that first step can be the hardest.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I like the ability to see clients on weekends so that I can better meet people's scheduling needs. Lives get hectic. I am happy that I am able to work within your schedule.
What inspires you?
My clients!
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
After gathering some background information, I would like to get a good understanding of your perception of the main reason that lead you to seek help.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I love creating in my time off. Art is my best coping skill. I love to work in fiber to try out new techniques and learn new skills. I also love spending time with my dogs and exploring the NC mountains.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 9 years
- Graduating institute
- Simmons University
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
