Amanda Miller-Hodges , LMHC, LPC

Amanda Miller-Hodges is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, mood instability, addiction concerns, relationship and family conflicts, and struggles with self-esteem or identity. Her work is grounded in practical skills and steady support for everyday life challenges.

She uses straightforward, skills-based approaches to reduce intense emotions and improve daily functioning. Sessions often focus on learning tools for emotion regulation, calming practices, and clearer communication. Amanda blends behavior-focused strategies with mindfulness to help people respond differently to old patterns.

Her background includes extensive clinical work across outpatient, group, and intensive outpatient settings. That experience informs her attention to crises, relapse prevention, and building routines that support recovery from addiction and mood disorders. She has also worked with people navigating adoption and foster care questions, abandonment issues, and life changes related to separation or divorce.

Amanda commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing into sessions. She adapts methods to each person’s goals and pace rather than using a single fixed method. Sessions emphasize practical skills people can use between appointments.

She practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English. Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Cost varies by location and sessions use a cancellable subscription model.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Amanda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match personal values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal skills, and mindfulness to reduce intense reactions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She may combine elements from different methods so the plan matches the pace someone wants and the problems they bring to sessions.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful when body language and face-to-face interaction matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, coping reminders, or when typing feels more comfortable. These formats make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and for people who need different ways to connect.