When I first became a therapist, I thought my job was to help people feel better.
Over time, I realized it was so much more than that.
Again and again, I sat across from women who looked like they had everything together. They were successful, dependable, loving partners, devoted moms, loyal friends, hard workers. From the outside, they were managing it all.
But underneath, many were exhausted. They were anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or quietly wondering why life felt so much harder than it seemed for everyone else.
What I noticed was that the problem usually wasn't a lack of strength. These women were incredibly capable.
The problem was that somewhere along the way, they'd learned to put themselves last.
They had learned to ignore their own needs, question their instincts, keep the peace, avoid disappointing others, or believe they always had to hold everything together. Those patterns often made perfect sense at one point in their lives—but they weren't serving them anymore.
That's the work I love.
I'm naturally curious about people. I want to understand how they make sense of the world, where those beliefs came from, and how those beliefs continue to shape the way they think, feel, and show up in their relationships. I love helping women connect the dots between their past and present, recognize patterns they never noticed before, and begin writing a different story for themselves.
Because insight changes things.
When you understand why you think the way you do, you gain the freedom to choose something different.
That's what HerSpace was built to be.
Not just a place to talk.
Not just a place to vent.
A space where you can slow down, understand yourself more deeply, challenge the beliefs that no longer fit, and begin living in a way that feels more authentic to who you are—not who you've felt expected to be.
If you leave therapy feeling more connected to yourself, more confident in your decisions, and more able to build a life that reflects who you truly are, then we've done meaningful work.
That's the heart behind HerSpace.
-Amanda
How I Work
My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in what actually works — not just what sounds nice.
Sessions with me aren't scripted. We go where you need to go. But we also don't just talk in circles. I'll help you notice patterns, name what's happening, and figure out what you want to do differently.
You'll leave sessions with real tools — not just insight, but actual things to try. And I'll be honest with you, even when honesty is harder than comfort. (That's not a warning. For most of my clients, it's the part they appreciate most.)
Therapy with me often includes:
Getting honest about what's actually going on (no sugarcoating)
Understanding your patterns in relationships and self-expectations
Working through anxiety, overwhelm, and the pressure you put on yourself
Navigating transitions — career shifts, relationship changes, identity evolution, motherhood, and more
Building self-trust and letting go of perfectionism and people-pleasing
Actually changing behavior — not just talking about it
Specialties
Anxiety & Overwhelm When your brain won't turn off and "just relax" is the most unhelpful advice anyone's ever given you.
Life Transitions Career changes. Relationship shifts. Becoming a mom. Figuring out who you are now. If you're in the middle of a "what's next?" moment, this is the work.
Depression When you're functioning but not feeling it. When you're going through the motions and wondering if this is just... it.
Identity & Self-Esteem Who are you when you're not performing for everyone else? Let's find out.
Motherhood The joy is real. So is the exhaustion, the identity shift, and the pressure. All of it gets to be true at once.
Relationships & Dating The patterns in how you relate to others — romantic, family, friendships — often have a lot to say about what's going on internally. We can look at that.