Amanda Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97214
Let's Connect (503) 506-4941
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your relationship, alone in your sexual exploration, incapable of overcoming your triggers, or just unsupported, you’re in the right place. As a the founder of Bold Growth Therapy, I offer a direct and challenging yet nurturing presence to not only reach your therapeutic goals but to generate a deep internal belief system that speaks to your capability of being loved and deserving of connection. Whether it be navigating relationship injuries, betrayals, sexual concerns, life transitions, family issues, or trauma triggers; managing anxiety, or deepening your relationship, I'm here to facilitate change!
Oftentimes people see me for therapy to address generating greater connection or communication, conflict resolution, or more alignment in your emotional and behavioral states. Specializing in sex and relationship therapy, I generally work with erotically marginalized folx who are in the LGBTQIA+, kink, and non-monogamous community.
There's no reason to continue feeling alone in difficult or dark emotions. You have already taken the first step towards self exploration, let's go deeper into that journey together. It can be hard to find someone you feel safe with and understood by, which is why I offer a free 20 minute consultation to ensure we're a good fit.
Call or Email Amanda Best now for a free 15 minute consultation - (503) 506-4941
Let's Connect (503) 506-4941
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Oregon Health Plan (OHP)
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 506-4941
Amanda Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Oregon / R8549 Supervised by Paula Emerick (Oregon / T1444) Amanda Best
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Attended Lewis and Clark College, Masters of Arts, Graduated 2023
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (503) 506-4941
Amanda Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 506-4941
Amanda Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Narrative
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (503) 506-4941
Amanda Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (503) 506-4941
Amanda Best
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT-A