Amanda specializes in supporting individuals and couples navigating life transitions and relationship challenges. Whether you’re adjusting to a new stage of life, experiencing changes in family dynamics, or wanting to build healthier, more fulfilling connections, Amanda provides a safe and supportive space to explore what’s most important to you.
Her approach is strengths-based and flexible, tailored to your unique needs and goals. Amanda believes therapy works best when it feels collaborative and personal, and she draws from a variety of methods to create a style that fits you—not the other way around.
Clients who work with Amanda often appreciate her compassionate, encouraging, and direct style. She offers both warmth and honest feedback, helping people move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
With nearly two decades of experience in the field, Amanda is passionate about helping clients grow through change, strengthen their relationships, and step into a life that feels authentic and meaningful.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Fertility issues, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
WI LCSW 12104 - 123
IA LISW 136489
MN LICSW 16890
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amanda Thooft. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amanda is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and grounded. After only a few sessions, I feel like I have come a long way in bringing more healing to my life.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amanda has been very responsive, thoughtful, and encouraging . I'm very glad to have matched with her and to keep working with her.
Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
I've not connected with a therapist before like I have Amanda - I truly feel like I can tell her anything without judgement.
Written on Oct 13, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Amanda has been an amazing help to me. She actively listens and is always willing to talk about whatever I want to discuss that day. She remembers things I’ve said in the past, and gives tough love when needed! She has been an amazing help to me so far!
Written on Sep 26, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Amanda is very kind and receptive to everything I share with her. She is a wonderful listener and her questions helped provide more insight about deeper issues I may not have noticed before.
Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very thoughtful, asks good questions to better understand issues.
Written on Aug 13, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety