- Thoughts and habits
- DBT skills focus
- Grief informed care
About Amanda
Amanda Miller-Hodges is a licensed clinician in Florida who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and overwhelming emotions. She works with individuals facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting stress, ADHD challenges, and major life changes. Amanda uses practical tools to shift thoughts and everyday habits so daily life feels more manageable.
Amanda brings 15 years of experience to her practice and blends several approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices also appear in her work to help people notice thoughts and take value-driven actions.
In sessions she focuses on clear, doable strategies rather than complex theory. People can expect hands-on exercises, skill-building, and short homework tasks to practice between meetings. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and issues tied to adoption, veterans, or first responder stress.
Amanda holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and has worked in outpatient, group, and intensive outpatient settings. Her background includes grief-informed counseling and experience running DBT skills groups for people needing structured support.
People interested in working on thought patterns, daily habits, or managing intense feelings can begin by completing the brief intake steps on the site and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.
Amanda brings 15 years of experience to her practice and blends several approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices also appear in her work to help people notice thoughts and take value-driven actions.
In sessions she focuses on clear, doable strategies rather than complex theory. People can expect hands-on exercises, skill-building, and short homework tasks to practice between meetings. She also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and issues tied to adoption, veterans, or first responder stress.
Amanda holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and has worked in outpatient, group, and intensive outpatient settings. Her background includes grief-informed counseling and experience running DBT skills groups for people needing structured support.
People interested in working on thought patterns, daily habits, or managing intense feelings can begin by completing the brief intake steps on the site and scheduling a session based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
How Amanda Uses Evidence-Based Tools Online
Amanda often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that make daily life harder. CBT typically involves identifying thought patterns, testing them in real situations, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety and low mood.She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. DBT skills are useful for managing strong feelings, reducing impulsive actions, and improving relationships. Mindfulness techniques appear as short practices that help people notice thoughts and sensations without reacting immediately.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting techniques if something is not helping. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on what matters most to them.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist during intake about how to structure appointments to match your schedule and daily routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, parenting strain, and trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-focused, using short exercises, homework, and clear steps to change thoughts and everyday habits.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings, groups, and intensive outpatient programs, including facilitating DBT skills groups.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.