Amanda Essinger
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Online only
About me
It can feel vunerable to talk with a stranger and it's an important first step forward. I specialize in working with families and couples as well as individuals, adolescents, and children. I enjoy practicing therapy that encourages strengthening relationships, communication, and esteem. I have experience working with couple/family/parent-child issues, inattention, depression, and anxiety. My specialty areas include animal assisted psychotherapy and eco-therapy. I'm currently under supervision to be a Registered Play Therapist and am in EMDR training. Feel free to book your appointment with me on our website if we are a good fit!
I believe therapy can also be a beneficial preventative measure rather than just a treatment for an existing issue. I encourage insight building, increasing distress tolerance, and emotion processing/communication for client empowerment through a person-centered approach.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
University of Akron
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Anthem
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media