Amanda Evans (she/they)

Rooted in my existential training, I view anxiety as a natural part of life. However, when everyday anxiety becomes entangled with heightened, traumatic anxiety, it can restrict and debilitate. I help clients process and separate these anxieties, especially those stemming from health trauma, grief, and attachment wounds. Together, we work to reclaim a sense of safety, resilience, and control, so you can navigate life with greater clarity and confidence.

Burnout is a common, deeply human experience often born from a desire to exceed our limits and push through challenges. This drive, rooted in survival and growth, can lead us to disconnect and detach to get the job done. I help clients find balance while honoring these instincts, reducing the stigma and shame of burnout. Together, we work to restore your energy and reconnect with a life that aligns with your values and well-being.

Self-esteem is complex. How do you truly know your worth in a world constantly telling us we're not enough? We're surrounded by messages that push us to seek validation outside ourselves, often at the expense of our own needs and desires. We're taught that prioritizing ourselves is selfish, yet we crave recognition from others to feel valued. I help clients navigate this tension, exploring how to hold self-esteem without sacrificing connection.

My approach is deeply rooted in existential therapy, focusing on the challenges of living authentically in a world full of uncertainty. I help clients explore their freedom, responsibility, and the anxiety that comes with making meaningful choices. Together, we navigate life's complexities—grief, identity, purpose—by embracing your unique experience and finding ways to live in alignment with your true self, even when faced with existential fears or crises.

I integrate depth therapy by exploring the unconscious layers of your experience. I believe that beneath our surface behaviors and thoughts lie deeper, often hidden, emotions, memories, and beliefs that shape who we are. Together, we delve into these depths, uncovering the root causes of your struggles. Through this process, we bring to light and integrate these hidden parts, fostering healing and a more profound understanding of yourself.

My somatic approach centers on the idea that our bodies hold memories, emotions, and experiences that shape our well-being. By tuning into bodily sensations and physical responses, we access deep-seated emotions and trauma that may be beyond words. Through mindfulness, breathwork, and movement, I help you connect with your body’s wisdom, releasing stored tension and fostering self-awareness. This process supports healing, grounding, and a deeper connection between mind and body.

Attachment theory shapes my approach to therapy because it's deeply tied to love—how we were loved as children, how we learned to love, and how we continue to seek love as adults. The way we were met by our early caregivers influences every relationship we have. I help clients understand these patterns, not to assign blame, but to support healing. Together, we work to evolve those early frameworks, so that you can learn how to love and be loved in the way you've always wanted.

I treat depression by creating a space where your darkest feelings can be safely held and explored. Depression is a natural response to loss, unmet needs, or feeling unseen. It becomes harmful when it isolates you from the world and collapses inward without a space to go. I help you understand where your depression stems from, while providing coping skills to process these heavy emotions. Together, we work to relieve the weight of depression so you can reconnect with yourself and others.