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Amanda True

Intern

Waitlist Only
Telehealth and in person
Adult individuals, couples, children and families only

Philosophy of Care

I know that therapy is an extremely vulnerable place to be, so I approach therapy with the utmost care for those who walk into my therapy room. I believe that the mind and body are intimately connected, and that the body can hold memories that the brain cannot. For this reason, I like to use Experiential Therapy, augmented by my background in yoga and meditation, to holistically collaborate with my clients to bring healing to the whole person through a combination of embodiment and talk therapy.

I have experience living with disordered eating, trauma, and ADHD, and this means I know what it feels like to be in the chair my clients are sitting in. I seek to be a quiet place of rest for all who walk through my doors, a place where every person can be uniquely and unapologetically themself because I will accept them for exactly who they are. What I want most for my clients is for them to be embodied, empowered, to make progress in their healing journey, and to be able to move their lives (and bodies) in the direction they hope for.

Education

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northcentral (now National) University, pending 2024
Registered Yoga Teacher, 200 hr, Yoga Alliance, 2020
BA in Political Science, Seattle Pacific University,2010
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Washington State, 2023 - Present

Clientele

Individuals: Children, Teens, Young adults, Adults
Couples: Heterosexual, LGBTQIA+
Families
Neurodivergent Individuals and Couples

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
GAD often co-occurs with major depression.

Panic Disorder(PD)

PD affects 6 million adults, or 2.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

SAD affects 15 million adults, or 6.8% of the U.S. population.
SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13.
According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

Specific Phobias

Specific phobias affect 19 million adults, or 8.7% of the U.S. population.
Women are twice as likely to be affected as men.
Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age-of-onset is 7 years old.

Treatment For Anxiety

Psychotherapy or “talk therapy” can help people with anxiety disorders. To be effective, psychotherapy must be directed at the person’s specific anxieties and tailored to his or her needs.