
Ami Manwaring, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Atascadero, CA
Online & In person
About me
With over twenty years of experience in the mental health field, I understand the connection between body, mind, and spirit and the importance of treating the whole person. As a licensed psychotherapist, I see adolescents and adults struggling with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, self-esteem and confidence, attention and focus, grief, body image, relationships, and more. My philosophy is rooted in a collaborative, somatic approach to healing, creating a safe space for my clients to engage with the challenging and transformative work of attuning to their own inner guidance and healing old wounds in order to be their best self.
As a mindfulness-based eco-therapist, my practice specializes in using nature as a healing tool to treat anxiety, panic, depression, body image, struggles with relationships, and stress management. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and solution focused with the goal of restoring balance and harmony in all areas of one's life. The therapeutic models that I draw from include strengths-based, client centered, Cognitive behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, solution-focused, trauma informed, mind/body connection and embodiment practices like yoga, dance, and the arts.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
Washington University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$120 - $160Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Bullying
- Career
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Nutrition
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex Offenders
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
Community specialties
- Immunodisorders
- Cancer Survivors
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
Languages
- English
Website and social media