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Dr. Amanda Harrell

How I can Help

I have extensive experience working with a range of ages from age 18 to older adults.  I primarily utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to treatment.  This practical application to problem-solving has proven highly effective when dealing with a wide range of issues.  Some clients have seen me for help in dealing with lifelong depression, anxiety disorders, or bipolar disorders.  Some have had a history of relationship conflicts with others and/or excessive emotional reactions.

 

I have also worked with clients who are usually "okay" emotionally, but need some extra support and assistance as they go through a rough time dealing with a particular stressor in their lives.  Some of the more common issues I have dealt with include divorce, grief over a loss or death of a loved one, trauma over losing a physical functioning ability, the onset of health problems, the loss of a job, coping with an empty nest, transitioning from college to being an adult, and life changes such as retirement or the birth of a new child.

 

 

The following list, although not exhaustive, provides a general guide for those issues for which Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be extremely useful:

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Grief

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Life Transitions

  • Excessive Guilt

  • Assertiveness Skills 

  • Behavioral Issues

  • OCD

  • Divorce

  • Family Conflict

  • ADHD

  • Chronic Illness

  • Parenting

  • Chronic Impulsivity

  • Peer Relationships

  • Personality Disorders

  • Chronic Pain

  • Relationship Difficulties

  • Codependency

  • College Issues

  • Communication Skills

  • Social Skills

  • Sports Performance

  • Coping Skills

  • Stress Management

  • Weight Loss

  • Women's Issues

  • Anger

 Length of Therapy:

 

I usually see my clients for weekly 50-minute sessions.  The last 10 minutes of the hour, I set aside for note writing and planning out what we are going to accomplish during our next session.  For some clients, I may suggest being seen twice per week.  When clients start to feel better, they are seen less frequently.  Of course, session frequency is always based on a client's particular needs.

It is important to note that therapy work does take time, depending on the issues involved.  Clients should expect a minimum of 8-20 sessions.  However, more serious issues may take years to work through.