The beautiful adventure of self-discovery.

What if your patterns aren’t problems, but clues? Beneath every reaction is a story of how your mind learned to navigate the world. Noticing them with curiosity can turn what once felt limiting into insight, freedom, and the foundation for a more expansive, intentional, and authentic life.
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About

As a trauma-focused therapist and human mind engineer, I approach every client with the understanding that we are all uniquely formed by the constellation of our experiences—our relationships, our challenges, our triumphs, and even the moments that feel too heavy to hold alone. We are continuously being shaped not only by what has happened to us, but also by how we’ve learned to survive, adapt, and make sense of our inner and outer worlds. Therapy isn’t about something being “wrong” with us—it’s about exploring the reasons we think, feel, and respond the way we do, and understanding ourselves with greater clarity and compassion. My work centers on helping clients gain a sense of ownership over their inner world so they can move through life with awareness, intention, and confidence. Through psychoeducation, introspection, and an integrative blend of therapeutic interventions, I support clients in bridging the gap between who they are today and who they envision themselves becoming. My intention is to offer a warm, grounded, and intellectually engaging space where you feel safe to explore, question, process, and ultimately transform. Together, we will uncover the patterns shaped by your past that are holding you back, reclaim what empowers you, and cultivate a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and authentically your own.
Amanda M. Starcev
LCSW

Services

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Depression
  • Attachment Issues
  • PTSD
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Perfectionism
  • Grief
  • Fears/Phobias
  • Body Image Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Mood Disorders
  • Dissociation
  • Self-Harming
  • Aging
  • Parenting
  • Bullying
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Chronic Illness
  • Couples Counseling

Approaches

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Sandplay
  • Art Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Family/Marital Therapy
  • Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
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