Amanda Rice, LPC

Amanda Rice, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), is licensed in Michigan and has nine years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through trauma and abuse, and strengthen motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also supports clients who are navigating career difficulties and the transitions that come with work-related challenges.

Amanda approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to meet individual needs. She emphasizes practical, personalized support and works to empower clients as they take the often-courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Amanda commonly uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s goals and experiences guide sessions. This approach emphasizes empathy and listening, and it can help with broad concerns like self-esteem, decision-making, and coping with life changes.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. CBT is goal-oriented and often pairs well with short-term online work.

For clients who have experienced trauma, trauma-focused therapy offers structured techniques to process difficult memories and reduce the hold those experiences have on daily life. This approach can be adapted to a step-by-step plan that respects each person’s pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will work with each client to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may combine elements from different approaches over time.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access support from home or between commitments. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and to maintain momentum between appointments.