Amanda Ienna

(LMSW)

About Me

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who resides in the Metro-Detroit area and have been practicing in the mental health field for over 10 years. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents, along with their parents and families, in addition to working with adults and seniors. I have helped clients work through difficult challenges, such as grief and loss, job changes, trauma and other significant life changes as well as helping people learn to manage mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, ADHD and PTSD. In addition, I have had the opportunities to work with individuals living with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability, and have helped their families and caregivers better understand ways to support and care for them.

As a teenager I had an interaction with someone in the helping profession, and she had inspired me to not only pursue a similar career path, but she modeled for me an approach that I have continued to maintain throughout my years of practice. I believe that the therapeutic process truly is a collaborative approach where the client is definitely the expert on him/herself. I see my role as being one of an assistant- to help provide some guidance and direction when needed, but ultimately to help the client identify the goals for him/herself and then work with them to recognize the skills they already possess or help them develop new skills if needed.

My approach is a client-centered, solution-focused approach that draws on interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused CBT, and motivational interviewing to name a few. I believe in building a solid rapport with clients first, as trust and good communication is needed in any working relationship. The ongoing counseling style that I would use would be tailored to meet your specific needs, as no two clients are the same.

I believe that one of the hardest steps in therapy is the first one- asking for help. You are already taking that step by being here looking for someone who is a good fit for you. I appreciate your time, and am here to help when you feel ready!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Anger management , Career difficulties , Depression
Years of Experience: 10

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMSW #6801091171 (Expires: 2022-04-01)

Reviews

Written by P.A. on Jun 01, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Amanda is amazing. She listens to me, and gives me multiple ways to address certain issues I am facing. Amanda makes the experience of therapy feel more personal, which makes me feel more comfortable.

Written by H.A. on Feb 10, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Amanda is great, logical, and empathetic.

Written by A.M. on Jun 13, 2019 after counseling with Amanda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem

Working with Amanda has been wonderful and has done wonders for my wellbeing.

Written by A.N. on May 04, 2019 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem

Amanda has taken all of my concerns to heart, has offered genuine advice and shared multiple worksheets and resources with me. In just a few weeks of working with her, I feel I am better able to tackle my anxiety and cope with my insecurities.

Written by A.U. on Feb 01, 2019 after counseling with Amanda for 9 months

I have really come to be pleased with our development of the progress and relationship so far.

Written by M.A. on Oct 03, 2018 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

I've only been working with Amanda for 3 weeks now, but I feel like I've made significant progress with the issues that I came to get help with in therapy.

She is very understanding, she listens, and is relatable. I feel like she actually cares. My sessions with her have been my personal best experiences with any therapist. I've been to a few in the past, and I didn't find them quite helpful; however, my sessions with Amanda have helped me significantly.

I've already suggested one of my friends try BetterHelp because of my experience with Amanda.

Written by B.R. on Jul 15, 2018 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning family, self esteem, and career

I've only had a couple of sessions, but Amanda has been a great counselor so far.

Written by M.I. on Jun 14, 2018 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem

Amanda has been so very kind and understanding and even shares her own relatable stories. I was ready to completely give up on my beautiful family and home life but, this app came up as an ad on Instagram. I was paired with Amanda Ienna and she immediately responded to me. I am so very happy that I gave BetterHelp a chance and even more happy that Amanda was assigned to me. Thank you so much, Amanda and the BetterHelp team for validating me and for always being there any time I'm having trouble coping!

Written by B.I. on Jun 12, 2018 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

I like Amanda. Good communicator and listener.