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Amanda Johnston

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, TCTSY-F
Accepting clients Last Updated 27 days ago

Do you struggle to believe in your heart and body what you know in your brain? I'm worthy. It wasn't my fault. I'm in control now. I can trust myself. Do you give your friends more grace than you give yourself? I am certified in EMDR therapy, an evidence-based treatment that can help bring congruence between those things you know to be true when your body says otherwise. EMDR is an effective treatment for so many things, including trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and so much more! I don't just focus on what's wrong but also what is right and your strengths and unique lived experience. Together we will find resources and skills that work for you to find calm in your mind and body and heal old wounds. I am your copilot and you are ultimately in control. I can offer you different paths to mental health. In addition to EMDR, I'm also certified in trauma-sensitive yoga and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Trauma takes choice away and I strive to never take that power from clients. People so often question if their experience was "bad enough" to warrant therapy but your experience and happiness matter.
Please reach out for a free consultation. I accept almost all insurance and am happy to give you an estimate and discuss sliding scale options. If I am not the right fit for you, I can help connect you with someone who is. :)


Specialties

Anxiety Depression Pregnancy and Postpartum Sexual Abuse Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Amanda Johnston is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Better Health Anthem Blue Cross Anthem HealthKeepers Plus Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Military OneSource Optima Optum Oscar Oxford Quest Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare United Health Care Community Plan

NPI Number

1093398992

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $120
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

110 Vista Centre Drive
Suite 18
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 515-0508
ADA Accessible
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Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) EMDR Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Mind-Body Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Trauma Focused Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

LGBQ+

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 8
  • License(s): VA-0701010459

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight