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Amanda Ulmer, LPC-MH, LPC

Licensed counselor focused on relationships and anxiety
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationship-focused care
  • Parenting and family guidance

About Amanda Ulmer

Amanda Ulmer is a licensed counselor based in South Dakota with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and struggles with self-esteem and depression. She centers her work on acceptance, treating clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping them build emotion regulation, motivation, and confidence.

Amanda holds the credentials LPC-MH and LPC - LPC-MH stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Those licenses reflect focused training in mental health counseling and clinical practice. Her approach combines an understanding of attachment dynamics, client-centered principles, and practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies to address both day-to-day stresses and deeper relational patterns.

She works with a wide range of concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, domestic violence impacts, feelings of emptiness, family of origin and family problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame. Amanda aims to create an environment of nonjudgmental support where people can explore their history, clarify goals, and develop skills to improve relationships and emotional wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Ulmer have?

Amanda Ulmer has 6 years of experience.

Is Amanda Ulmer a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC-MH and LPC. License details: SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30722, AZ LPC LPC-23366.

In which languages does Amanda Ulmer provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Amanda Ulmer located?

She is located in South Dakota.

How can I work with Amanda Ulmer as my therapist?

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

Does Amanda Ulmer work with international clients?

Amanda Ulmer does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Ulmer 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns - it explores how attachment experiences influence trust, intimacy, and reactions to separation or loss, and is often helpful for relationship difficulties and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client's pace and perspective to foster self-understanding, self-esteem, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda collaborates with clients and licensed professionals to evaluate goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps individuals feel heard while building skills that suit their life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable for each person seeking support.

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