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LCMHC

Amanda Costa, LCMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Amanda

Amanda Costa is a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) with five years of professional experience supporting people through a range of life challenges. She centers her practice on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions and practical obstacles.

Background and approach

Her work often addresses addictions, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, career transitions, stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD, among other issues. Drawing on client-centered methods alongside evidence-based tools like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR, she helps clients develop coping skills, clarify values, and build realistic plans for change.

Amanda emphasizes collaboration and respect, guiding people to identify patterns that interfere with well-being and to practice new strategies in everyday life. She accepts international clients and offers sessions tailored to each person’s needs from her Utah practice.

Online therapy approaches and what they offer

Many clients find that combining a warm, client-centered stance with structured therapeutic tools leads to steady progress. Client-centered therapy focuses on active listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to explore values and goals; it can be especially helpful when people need a supportive environment to process change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, stress, mood problems, and some patterns related to addiction and ADHD. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship conflicts.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the specific challenges you bring, and together you will try methods that fit your needs rather than assuming a single path from the outset. That process allows for adjustments over time as progress is tracked.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during life transitions, and to practice skills between sessions with different communication options available to suit learning styles and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career difficulties, stress and anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, ADHD, and related areas such as process addictions and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends client-centered care with evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help clients explore feelings, learn coping skills, and practice new behaviors in daily life.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds an LCMHC credential and has five years of clinical experience working with people facing addictions, grief, relationship challenges, career concerns, and other mental health issues.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Utah with the credential LCMHC and the license detail UT LCMHC 10881085-6004.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionMen's issuesPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English