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About Amanda
Amanda Otey-Hall is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 9 years of experience working with families and individuals in Virginia. She uses an insight-based approach to work towards managing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship/familial issues, and life transitions.
Amanda has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and received a Master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in the community and therapy office settings. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and insight-based therapy.
Amanda engages in a collaborative manner to build relationships and work towards gaining an understanding to bring about change. She believes that empathy, understanding, and empowerment are important tools in a therapeutic relationship.

"I engage in a collaborative manner to build relationships and work towards gaining understanding to bring about change."
Get to know Amanda
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I enjoy working through problems with others.
What types of clients do you work with best?
Adolescents and adults
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Clients who are motivated for change.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
That change takes times and doesn't happen in a straight line.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I have always heard nothing but good things about Thriveworks and I love how the company is always striving to do better for clients and clinicians.
What inspires you?
Seeing positive changes
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
An understanding of the therapeutic process and an exploration of their background, what they are currently experiencing, and what they would like to accomplish in therapy.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Establish goals for treatment
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy movies, tv shows, spending time with family, and taking time to relax!
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 6 years
- Graduating institute
- Liberty Univeristy
- Graduating degree
- Master's of Arts
