Get to know the therapist:
"I want you to know when you're alone and you feel afraid
You're not the only person in the world that isn't okay
There's millions of us just like you"
~"Just Like You" by NF
AMANDA FORSTING, LPC, LCMHC, NCC, CCTS-I, M.Ed.
Amanda is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). She completed bachelors degrees in psychology and sociology at the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks. After completing the requisite 3000 post-graduate hours and becoming licensed, she completed numerous trainings and specializations for trauma, somatic treatments and brainspotting. Amanda continues to take classes to continue her education in counseling and trauma.
Amanda has worked in mobile crisis outreach, case management, respite, acute treatment, and detox centers, to holistic wellness and community mental health before launching into the private practice world. She specializes in treating clients over 16 years of age who are ready to process and heal from trauma, mood and emotional issues, and those with neurodiversity and relationship/attachment difficulties.
Amanda discovered the power of hope through therapy through her own healing journey and was diagnosed in adulthood with ADHD. She is also a parent to five children, one with chronic special medical needs. These experiences shaped her understanding and empathy for clients undergoing similar situations.
In her free time, Amanda enjoys cuddling up with a great book and tea, her vast amount of pets, traveling and attending concerts, sports, or live musicals/theatre, chasing adventures and getting tattoos. Her favorite places to be at any given time is either up in the mountains or next to the ocean.
Of Special Note
*I prioritize individualized client care, wellness and safety and I strive to ensure every client has my undivided attention for their hour with me. Times throughout the day may get adjusted within a 15-20 minute range to accommodate safety issues, imminent needs, or intense sessions. I try to ensure that clients still get their full session whenever possible even if times are shifted. There may be occasions where sessions must be reduced sessions from a full hour to 45 minutes. I do not charge fees for clients running late to appointments; however, if more than 25 minutes late, the appointment will be rescheduled.
**If perfect time adherence is a critical aspect of your care, I may not be the best fit for your needs at this time.