Amanda Whichard, LPC, LPC-MHSP

Licensed counselor supporting trauma and transitions

Trauma and grief support
CBT DBT and EMDR
Flexible session formats

About Amanda Whichard

Amanda Whichard is a licensed counselor practicing in Mississippi and Tennessee with six years of professional experience working with adults facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds the credentials LPC and LPC-MHSP - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - and uses that clinical background to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and difficult life transitions.

Amanda has experience supporting clients with relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and career issues, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, ADHD, and the ripple effects of caregiving or first responder stress. She takes a strengths-based approach, operating from the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be built on to meet new challenges. Amanda emphasizes practical skills and coping tools while honoring each client’s pace and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Whichard have?

Amanda Whichard has 6 years of professional experience.

Is Amanda Whichard a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LPC-MHSP. License details are MS LPC 3280 and TN LPC-MHSP 5462.

In which languages does Amanda Whichard provide therapy?

Amanda Whichard provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Whichard located?

Amanda Whichard is located in Mississippi.

How can I work with Amanda Whichard as my therapist?

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

Does Amanda Whichard work with international clients?

Amanda Whichard does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Whichard 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Amanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR as part of her clinical approach. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by teaching practical coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors, which can be helpful for mood instability and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports the processing of distressing memories and traumatic experiences through a structured protocol that can reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and integrates techniques based on what helps the individual make meaningful progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or relocation. Amanda provides sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access therapeutic support when it fits into daily life.

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