Amanda Holden, LPC, CADC-I (she/her)
***Currently, I am offering telehealth-only sessions.***

My approach to therapy. 

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My approach to counseling is first and foremost one of non-judgment, compassion, and warmth. Initially trained as a relationship and family therapist, I have worked with children, teens, families, couples and individual adults in both inpatient and outpatient settings since 2009. 

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In order to provide effective counseling, I will utilize a blend of methods from Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Reality Therapy and Motivational Interviewing as is appropriate for each unique individual or couple with which I work, depending on your concerns and treatment goals. In other words, I listen to your story, help you heal old wounds, gain new perspectives and ways of being and help you implement practical solutions. I have experience and training using traditional talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Narrative Therapy, family systems therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy and trauma-informed care, all practiced through an anti-oppression framework. Nurturing a spirit of mindfulness is also foundational to the work I do. To learn more about how I can help and what issues I can help you address, check out the Services tab at the top of this page. 

My identity and who's welcome here.​

 

I'm a white, cishet, able-bodied, middle-class woman who is focused on the work of decolonizing my way of being in the world and how I see and make sense of the past, present, and future. It's critical that I seek out this work every, single day so that I am not relying on folx in marginalized communities to take on additional emotional and mental labor on my behalf. I'm also a feminist and an anti-hate, anti-racist, LGBTQIA2S+ affirming counselor. I'm affirming of all supportive and loving relationships, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and open relationships. 

 

On whose land my practice is located. 

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My office is on the unceded and traditional lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde, Clackamas, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, and Cascades Nations. 

Professional credentials.

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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists and abide by its Code of Ethics.

 

Degrees and Certifications

CADC-I (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)

MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2010

BS in Human Development, 2002

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Affiliations

Member of the American Counseling Association

Member of The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy 

Member of the Portland Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy