Amanda Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, ATR, CTP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Hazlet, NJ 07730
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I am a Mental Health Counselor and Art Therapist, with experience assisting adolescents, and adults with their mental health struggles and life transitions. If you are looking to build self-awareness, understand your emotions, and create new avenues for healing, but do not know how, I can support you on this journey. I foster curiosity, compassion and empathy towards clients. I provide softness to build awareness and a coping skills tool-box, while also challenging clients as needed. You are not your mental health struggles. We can work together to explore the parts of you and your needs. You do not have to do it alone!
I draw from a variety of evidence-based techniques (DBT, parts work, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.) I utilize a holistic approach for clients to connect the mind and body. Clients are encouraged to grow their awareness with safe exploration of feelings through art making. No prior experience needed (stick figures, colors, blobs are welcome here).
I understand the discomfort that mental health struggles can bring forward, and that asking for help is not always easy. My goal is to continually create a safe, comforting, collaborative space for clients to express their emotions, thoughts, and feelings. My hope for clients is to feel safe, comfortable, and supported while exploring the uncomfortable.
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Amanda Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, ATR, CTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New Jersey / 37AC00561700 Supervised by Renee Liebowitz (New Jersey / 37PC00425000) Amanda Smith
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board 21-257 / 2021
- Attended Caldwell University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy
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Amanda Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, ATR, CTP
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
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Amanda Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, ATR, CTP
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
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Amanda Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, ATR, CTP
Location
Nearby Areas
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Amanda Smith
Counselor, MA, LAC, ATR, CTP