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 8 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
I also have experience in Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LMSW #6801091171 (Expires: 2019-04-30)
Reviews
I have really come to be pleased with our development of the progress and relationship so far.
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.
I've only had a couple of sessions, but Amanda has been a great counselor so far.
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!
I like Amanda. Good communicator and listener.
Amanda is incredible. She listens very carefully and cuts right to the heart of the issue, providing insight and encouragement. I also really appreciate that she sends me messages in between our video sessions with more thoughts and ideas that she has had since our call.