Amanda Slaten, PhD, LCSW, LCAC
Amanda is an expert in human cognition. She is passionate about helping others find productive ways to adapt, learn, and grow. Having a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and a master’s degree in social work has provided Amanda with a comprehensive foundation of human service. She maintains two master’s level clinical licensures of: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) and has obtained a PhD in business psychology. She also has expertise in substance use disorders (SUD), emotional intelligence (EI), and leadership.
Amanda has over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families. She has experience working with an array of mental health and addiction related issues; societal problems or concerns; disadvantages and personal struggles.
She is skilled in helping others find solutions through their own cognition. She believes that exploring internal solutions through thoughts can help individuals discover new ways of communicating, problem solving, coping, and reaching goals.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Personality Disorders
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
IN LCSW 34005854A