Amanda Alleman , LPC

Amanda Alleman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, grief, addiction, intimacy struggles, and major life changes. Amanda aims to meet people where they are and build on their existing strengths.

Amanda views clients as the experts in their own lives. She listens first and asks questions that help clarify what matters most. Sessions are focused and practical, with time spent on what will make a difference between appointments. She keeps language simple and makes sure goals feel realistic.

Her approach includes client-centered work that emphasizes empathy and collaboration. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help with making changes and setting short-term goals.

With 13 years of professional experience and an LPC credential, Amanda brings steady, down-to-earth support. She understands how starting therapy can feel hard and respects that step. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what’s weighing on them.

Amanda works with a wide range of concerns, including family conflict, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use. She offers practical steps and coaching-style support when helpful, tailored to each person’s situation and goals.

Approach-driven online care and practical tools

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and listening. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps people clarify their goals and priorities. This approach suits those who need a supportive, nonjudgmental place to talk about stress, relationships, or grief.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses clear, structured exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and managing mood swings.

Amanda uses Motivational Interviewing when people are considering change. This method helps resolve mixed feelings and find personal reasons to move forward. It pairs well with short-term goals and coaching for things like addiction recovery or lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and help pick methods that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different routines. Video is useful for in-depth conversations, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing, shorter exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between meetings.