Amanda Ihle - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

15 years experience

About Amanda Ihle

Licensed in Oregon with close to 15 years of professional clinical work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, & abuse. Was licensed in Washington State for 8 years providing addiction medicine treatment with Clark County Juvenile Court and provided on campus treatment to multiple school districts in SW Washington. The last 8 years I have provided clinical social work in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland.

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started! It is truly warrior material.

Licenses

LCSW

L11965

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

14 Reviews

“Amanda listens to me and asks questions to learn about me and my needs. She lets me do the work and makes suggestions as to what may help. Highly recommended”

“Very helpful therapist with real world experience.”

“Amanda is an extremely understanding, knowledgeable, patient, and kind therapist. She has made returning to therapy a very smooth and welcoming process for me. I look forward to our sessions every week!”

“Amanda is my saving grace”

“After 5 different therapists and almost losing hope with BetterHelp I was so happy to find Amanda! She’s the best m!”

“Thank you to understand me”

“Super nice and understanding!”

“Thank you!!”

“Amanda is the best thing to ever happen to me. She is funny and charismatic and cares deeply for me. She remembers small details about who I am as a person and about my life and I couldn’t be more thankful.”

“Amanda has been an amazing Therapist thus far. I’m new to therapy and she has done a great job listening, providing feedback and resources to help me with my specific issues/challenges. Highly recommend her to anyone seeking out therapy.”

“Amanda is a beautiful soul. A genuine, caring, passionate therapist who has helped me overcome obstacles in my life. If you’re looking for a therapist who deeply cares about their clients and gives real-world advice to change your habits/thinking patterns/relationships, look no further.”

“I haven’t had therapy in a really really long time and Amanda was great and helping me navigate through everything and open up. I really appreciated her listening and helping me identify things I needed to think about.”

“Shes genuinely caring”

“She is a great listener and really works with their patients to make sure they feel seen and heard in each session. She is very personable and empathetic and has a lot of experience in this field. I would definitely recommend her for anyone who needs a safe space.”

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