Amanda Rice, LPC

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amanda commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can speak openly and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause stress or anxiety.

She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting daily life. That approach moves at a pace that feels manageable and helps people build skills to reduce upsetting reactions without re-experiencing traumatic memories intensely. Together the therapist and client decide which approaches feel most useful based on goals and comfort level; finding the right fit is a collaborative process.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions let you see facial cues and use therapeutic exercises in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text sessions work well for quick updates, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep momentum between meetings.