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Amanda Potts, LPC

Amanda Potts - Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Warm collaborative approach
  • Holistic conversational sessions
  • Justice system youth experience

About Amanda Potts

Amanda Potts is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience across a range of care settings. She has worked in corrections, provided crisis counseling, and supported patients in primary care environments, developing a practical understanding of diverse client needs.

Potts also has three years of focused experience working with justice system involved youth, bringing targeted skills to that population while remaining adaptable to other challenges. Her background combines hands-on work in high-stress situations with collaborative treatment planning and goal-focused care.

Her therapeutic manner is warm, laid-back, and intentionally welcoming. She emphasizes a holistic, conversational approach that invites clients to share their stories without fear of judgement and honors each person as the expert on their own life. Potts aims to identify individual strengths and use them as building blocks for change. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and expresses gratitude to those who choose to include her in their healing process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietySleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)First responder issuesImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Potts have?

Amanda Potts has seven years of clinical experience.

Is Amanda Potts a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: PA LPC PC015039.

In which languages does Amanda Potts provide therapy?

Amanda Potts provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Potts located?

Amanda Potts is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Amanda Potts as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda Potts through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Potts work with international clients?

Amanda Potts does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Potts 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 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 That Guide Online Therapy

Amanda Potts integrates several established methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical strategies; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, helping people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and grounded breathing techniques to reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and chronic emotional patterns.

Finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda takes a collaborative approach with clients and licensed professionals work together to choose or blend approaches based on individual goals, preferences, and progress. This ensures therapy stays aligned with what matters most to the person in treatment.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and flexibility. These options allow people to engage from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue work between meetings with their therapist through messages or brief check-ins.

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