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Amanda Burns, LPC

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Amanda

Amanda Burns is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of clinical experience practicing in Tennessee.

Background and approach

She trained at Tennessee Technological University and completed supervised clinical work at Vanderbilt Community Mental Health Center, where she delivered individual, group, and family interventions and collaborated with schools to develop behavior and classroom support plans. Over time her caseload expanded from adolescent-focused services in community and outpatient settings to include adults in residential and outpatient treatment environments.

For the past eight years Amanda has operated a independent practice suite alongside a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and another therapist. Her work addresses a broad spectrum of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, sleep disturbances, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Amanda uses a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing on skills developed in both school-based and clinical settings to support coping, symptom management, and improved daily functioning. She brings particular attention to caregiver stress, family and communication problems, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive and panic symptoms, and issues faced by visually impaired clients.

Amanda practices in English and holds Tennessee LPC number 2095.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaborating with the client to identify strengths and goals; it helps people feel heard and builds a foundation for change by centering their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and is often used when strong emotions or relationship challenges interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve. Clients are invited to discuss what feels most helpful so treatment can be adjusted together.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and communication. These options can make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access care from different locations within Tennessee, and use formats that suit comfort levels and daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Amanda works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, sleep problems, parenting and self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered care with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness to help clients develop coping skills and improve relationships.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including supervised work with Vanderbilt Community Mental Health Center and eight years running a independent practice.
Where is Amanda licensed and based?
She practices in Tennessee and holds the credential TN LPC 2095.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Amanda?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impaired

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English

What Amanda can help with

Amanda Burns works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

Amanda works with adults and adolescents.

How Amanda approaches therapy

Amanda's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee, with 15 years of clinical experience.