Amanda Watson, LPC

Amanda Watson (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses in both the District of Columbia and Louisiana. With 11 years of experience in the mental health field, she has worked across community settings, in clients' homes, in schools, in traditional office environments, and online, which has helped her develop a broad, practical understanding of the many contexts that shape a person's life.

Amanda provides individual counseling to older adolescents and adults for concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions. She brings warmth and nonjudgmental respect to each interaction, aiming to meet people where they are and to understand each person's unique reality.

Her primary clinical framework is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a practical approach that explores patterns of thought and behavior to help people better understand emotions and develop solutions. She also integrates client-centered principles by listening deeply and offering unconditional positive regard, and she uses narrative elements to help clients reframe and rewrite personal stories when helpful. Amanda tailors conversations and interventions to fit individual needs, working to create an environment of trust, honesty, and empowerment that supports insight and personal growth.