Amanda Poffenberger

Amanda uses a direct, active approach so sessions focus on concrete steps and real conversation. Amanda creates a calm space for people to talk about difficult feelings without judgment.

She encourages honest discussion of needs and worries, then helps clients try new ways of communicating. Sessions often include practice of small, doable skills that can be used between meetings.

Her work draws on relationship-focused methods such as the Gottman Method and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand patterns between partners and rebuild connection. She also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions.

Somatic techniques are sometimes included to help people notice and work with physical responses to stress or trauma. Amanda supports people through challenges like infidelity, communication problems, attachment issues, and body image concerns.

She also has experience with mood disorders, post-traumatic reactions, personality difficulties, and concerns linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, with a focus on what someone wants to change.

People who prefer clear guidance and practical tools will find Amanda's sessions to be focused and goal-oriented. She works with each person to set realistic steps and checks progress along the way.