Therapeutic Approach
Hello, I am Amanda.
I integrate somatic therapy, parts work, mindfulness-based therapy, Restoration Therapy, and nature-based practices to support clients in reconnecting with their inner resilience and sense of wholeness.
I work with adults, elder adults, and couples navigating life transitions. I have specific experience working with anxiety, ADHD, grief & loss, chronic pain, relationship struggles, trauma (including complex and community-level trauma), and issues related to faith, identity, and self-worth.
I am dedicated to creating a welcoming environment through understanding my own social location and committed to culturally responsive care.
I believe that transformation — while sometimes messy or uncertain — is deeply meaningful, energizing, and liberating. I’ll walk alongside you as you explore your path toward greater vitality, connection and peace.
Credentials
Clinical Approach & Specialized Training
Amanda's approach is grounded in mindfulness, somatic awareness, and the belief that healing happens through a deeper connection to ourselves, our communities, and the natural world. She integrates evidence-based and holistic approaches to support clients navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges.
Areas of training and focus include:
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Somatic and Nervous System-Based Approaches
Trauma-Informed Care
Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Informed Practice
Nature-Based and Ecotherapy Approaches
Group Facilitation and Experiential Learning
Amanda has completed training in anxiety treatment, exposure therapy, ethics, diagnostic assessment, and culturally responsive care through the Central Oregon Behavioral Health Consortium and regional clinical training programs.
Education & Professional Background
Amanda Frankel is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate from Naropa University's Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling program and is currently completing clinical hours toward licensure as a Professional Counselor Associate in Oregon under the supervision of Katie Keck, LPC and Justin Little, LMFT. She is also a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).
Amanda brings over a decade of experience supporting growth, resilience, and transformation through counseling, coaching, education, and community-based programming. Her work has spanned mental health, higher education, environmental education, and personal development, offering her a unique perspective on the many ways people heal, learn, and thrive.
Professional Affiliations
Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), State of Oregon
Member, Central Oregon Behavioral Health Consortium (COBHC)
Professional Counselor Associate (Pending Licensure)