Amanda Patterson, LMHC, CAP specializes in anxiety, depression and substance abuse. Counselor of the Year in 2017 by the Florida Mental Health Counseling Association.
I’m Amanda and I’m excited you have found my page. I love working with young adults to find their passion in life, remove blocks that are keeping them from being their most awesome help and learn to live a life they have always dreamed. I was awarded Counselor of the Year in 2017 by the Florida Mental Health Counseling Association.
I practice therapy in a beautiful and comfortable office in Davie, Florida at my own private practice called Caring Therapists of Broward. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addictions Professional and National Certified Counselor. I’ve been a therapist for more than 8 years and absolutely love what I do. I’ve worked with teenagers overcome addictions, young adults go off to college and become successful, and young adults overcome depression and anxiety. I have helped couple’s save their marriages and relationships.
I work with young adults to help them overcome feelings of depression and anxiety, deal with their substance usage and addiction problems and learn ways to be a more intimate and connected couple.
I utilize a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, stress management, increasing self-worth, inner child work, incorporation of meditation, mind/body connection, 12 step work, assertiveness training, mood management, anxiety reduction, empowerment and work/life balance.
I am a licensed mental health counseling Qualified Supervisor for licensure. I am available to clinical supervision for recent graduates. During supervision with me, we will address case consultation, ethics and laws and personal growth as a therapist.
I am believer in holistic treatment and I practice veganism, meditation and yoga in my life. I am an avid reader, both related to personal development and for fun. I am a therapist and coach through Personal Development Community Organization, where they offer a variety of courses throughout the year teaching skills that empower students to live their lives with integrity and new purpose.
