Amanda Burns, LPC
Licensed counselor specializing in trauma and mood disorders
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and depression
- Family and relationships
About Amanda Burns
Amanda Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a robust background in both school-based and clinical mental health settings. After earning a Master of Arts and an Education Specialist degree from Tennessee Technological University, she completed supervised clinical work at the Vanderbilt Community Mental Health Center, where she obtained her counseling license. Early in her career she worked in the Nashville area providing individual, group, and family therapy within the Nashville Metro Schools Special Education program for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents, while also supporting educators and families in developing behavior intervention and classroom support plans.
Concurrently, Amanda provided outpatient therapy to adolescents and adults at the Vanderbilt Community Health Center. Following a relocation, her practice shifted to focus primarily on adolescents and adults in residential treatment and outpatient settings. For the past eight years she has operated as a sole proprietor from a suite that includes a psychiatrist, two psychiatric nurse practitioners, and another therapist, offering a collaborative clinical environment.
Her training spans trauma and abuse including sexual and physical abuse and PTSD, grief and loss, anger management, crisis intervention, depression and anxiety, parent training for behavioral concerns, coping with chronic illness, and diagnostic assessment of mental health conditions. Amanda works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep and parenting difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and challenges faced by first responders and caregivers.
Concurrently, Amanda provided outpatient therapy to adolescents and adults at the Vanderbilt Community Health Center. Following a relocation, her practice shifted to focus primarily on adolescents and adults in residential treatment and outpatient settings. For the past eight years she has operated as a sole proprietor from a suite that includes a psychiatrist, two psychiatric nurse practitioners, and another therapist, offering a collaborative clinical environment.
Her training spans trauma and abuse including sexual and physical abuse and PTSD, grief and loss, anger management, crisis intervention, depression and anxiety, parent training for behavioral concerns, coping with chronic illness, and diagnostic assessment of mental health conditions. Amanda works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep and parenting difficulties, ADHD, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and challenges faced by first responders and caregivers.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impaired
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Burns have?
Amanda Burns has 15 years of experience.
Is Amanda Burns a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is registered as TN LPC 2095.
In which languages does Amanda Burns provide therapy?
Amanda Burns provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Burns located?
Amanda Burns is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Amanda Burns as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Burns through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Burns work with international clients?
Amanda Burns does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Burns cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches Amanda Uses and How Online Therapy Fits
Amanda draws from person-centered methods and structured skill-based therapies to tailor care to each person. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring personal goals and identity - it is often helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, obsessions, and stress-related problems because it teaches practical strategies to respond differently to challenging situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can benefit people managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or recurring crises.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Amanda works collaboratively with each client to select or integrate methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these approaches to different situations and life stages.
Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing greater flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from home or work, and choose the communication style that best fits a client’s routine and comfort level.