Amanda Smith, LAC

Amanda Smith, LAC

Psychotherapist
NJ
Amanda is a Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Caldwell University. She has experience assisting individuals of all ages with their mental health struggles and life transitions. Amanda’s focus is on creating a safe space for clients to explore themselves, build self-awareness, understand their emotions, and discover new avenues for healing. This safe space is fostered through collaboration, compassion, and empathy. Amanda ensures her clients feel heard and understood.
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Amanda Smith

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Stress Management
Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Anxiety Disorder
Stress

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amanda Smith

Amanda is a Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Caldwell University. She has experience assisting individuals of all ages with their mental health struggles and life transitions. Amanda’s focus is on creating a safe space for clients to explore themselves, build self-awareness, understand their emotions, and discover new avenues for healing. This safe space is fostered through collaboration, compassion, and empathy. Amanda ensures her clients feel heard and understood.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Amanda likes to support clients along their journey to healing, and growth. Everyone deserves support along the way. Amanda pulls from a variety of evidence-based techniques including integration of Art Therapy, DBT, parts work, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Amanda utilizes counseling and art therapy approaches to assist clients growth and healing. Utilizing art therapy for exploration of emotions, experiences and needs in a safe way with a focus on the process rather than the product. No prior art experience needed to participate in this, just a willingness to try (stick figures, colors, blobs are welcome here).

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Amanda understands getting help is not always easy, and is compassionate, understanding, and supportive to clients and assists them in building their unique toolbox of coping skills, self-awareness, and understanding to heal and reach their goals in a safe space.

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***Please note*** -We do not have any staff members who can prescribe medication. -You must be located in New Jersey at the time of your appointment.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Gambling Addiction
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Caldwell University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1477323053

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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My first appointment went very well. Amanda was helpful and informative.
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Great listener, I felt heard.
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Frequently asked questions

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What are common reasons for patients to see Amanda Smith?

Amanda Smith frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Amanda Smith on their profile.

What languages does Amanda Smith speak?

Amanda Smith speaks English.

How do patients rate Amanda Smith in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed Amanda Smith. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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