Amanda Wentz

My communication style

Building rapport is extremely important to me, and however long that takes, it's worth it to establish a solid foundation. I will never force you to talk about something you aren't comfortable discussing. I might suggest it could be helpful, but I don't believe therapy is about me telling you what to do.

My journey to mental healthcare

I naturally became the person my friends felt comfortable talking to about anything. I see it as a privilege to hear another person's story. I continue this work because showing people kindness and helping them understand that how they're feeling stems from a biological place, not a flaw, can be life-changing.

My goals for you

Goal setting is most successful when done collaboratively. If I think processing past trauma might be important but you're not ready, it won't benefit either of us to make that a targeted goal. Giving a gentle push and recommendation while respecting what you're ready to do is most important to me in our goal-setting.

Our first session

During the first session, I introduce myself, discuss privacy, and give you the opportunity to ask questions about me as a therapist and the therapeutic process. I also conduct a basic assessment to gather information and paint a better picture of you as a whole.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian, Non-denominational