Amanda Perkins, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting emotional resilience and growth
- Anxiety and trauma support
- Family and relationship work
- Compassionate individualized care
About Amanda Perkins
Amanda Perkins, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), is a Florida-based therapist who brings a compassionate, individualized approach to supporting people through difficult emotional experiences. With a decade of experience, she focuses on helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, self-esteem challenges, and a wide range of life transitions. Her work emphasizes tailoring strategies to each person's context so that therapeutic goals align with real-world needs.
Perkins creates a non-judgmental space where clients can examine patterns, process past events, and develop practical tools for coping and growth. She works with diverse populations across concerns such as workplace stress, relationship dynamics, chronic pain, and issues common to young adults, guiding each person toward clearer communication and stronger emotional resources.
Her practice centers on empowering clients to recognize inner strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and build resilient habits. Amanda partners with individuals to challenge limiting beliefs, improve relationships, and establish sustainable pathways toward greater emotional balance. She combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to support meaningful, lasting change.
Perkins creates a non-judgmental space where clients can examine patterns, process past events, and develop practical tools for coping and growth. She works with diverse populations across concerns such as workplace stress, relationship dynamics, chronic pain, and issues common to young adults, guiding each person toward clearer communication and stronger emotional resources.
Her practice centers on empowering clients to recognize inner strengths, cultivate self-compassion, and build resilient habits. Amanda partners with individuals to challenge limiting beliefs, improve relationships, and establish sustainable pathways toward greater emotional balance. She combines empathy with evidence-informed techniques to support meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Perkins have?
Amanda Perkins has 10 years of experience.
Is Amanda Perkins a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LMHC. License details: FL LMHC MH16909.
In which languages does Amanda Perkins provide therapy?
Amanda Perkins provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Perkins located?
Amanda Perkins is located in Florida.
How can I work with Amanda Perkins as my therapist?
Clients can work with Amanda Perkins through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Perkins work with international clients?
Amanda Perkins does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Perkins cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 clients with their therapist. Depending on availability, an initial session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Amanda Perkins integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult emotions arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, aiding work on intimacy, family dynamics, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, offering a supportive environment where clients lead the pace of change and build self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, reduces travel time, and increases access for those in different parts of Florida. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care while accommodating varied communication styles and daily routines.