Hi, I’m Amanda Johnson
Integrative Somatic Therapist for Women's Wellness: EMDR and Safe and Sound Protocol Expertise: I offer a unique blend of Somatic Therapy, EMDR, and Safe and Sound Protocol techniques tailored specifically for women with trauma histories, people-pleasing tendencies, and high-functioning anxiety. With a focus on holistic healing, let’s address the interconnectedness of mind and body, guiding you towards greater emotional regulation, self-esteem, and boundary-setting skills.
If you are ready to explore patterns of anxiety and overwhelm to understand how the past meets you in the present so we can reshape your future.
You’re in the right spot.
How I work
At the core of my approach to therapy is an opportunity to use past experiences as an catalyst for deep healing and change.
I am a bright, nerdy, sensitive therapist that can help you find ease in living day-to-day. I provide care for those experiencing high stress, excessive amounts of worry, and feeling exhausted in life.
What makes me different: I listen carefully and read between the lines uncovering what might really be going on underneath.
I have spent years studying so you don’t have to. Let me offer my expertise so you can be the client and be cared for. Together I will guide the space based on your needs for a deep healing opportunity.
HEre’s what I believe about therapy:
This isn't about becoming someone "different."
Patterns like anxiety, inner critics, and perfectionism often have gifts and powerful ways of helping you. We won’t stive to remove these patterns, but instead you will be in the driver’s seat to engage with these strategies with discernment and choice.
Therapy won’t be about Band-Aid approaches that only help on the surface.
You may be seeking coping skills but we will work towards lasting relief. Understanding the root cause of anxiety from a trauma informed approach is the path to deeper healing. Small moments of pain that add up over time need as much attention as single overwhelming events.
You are inherently deserving of healthy, loving relationships.
All anxiety problems are interpersonal problems. How we learn to regulate and settle is done within relationship to self and others. Concepts like trusting others and moving away from hyper-independence might feel intimidating at first but connection is your innate human design.
Get the support that’s right for you.
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Somatic Experiencing
Safe and Sound Protocol
Internal Family Systems and Parts Work Informed
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Masters of Social Work from University of Denver: Denver, CO
Bachelors of Social Work from University of Wyoming: Laramie, Wyoming
California Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW #63742
Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW #009924668
Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW #9181
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Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified EMDR Therapist
Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Provider
Ready to get started?