Amanda Costa , LCMHC

Amanda Costa is a licensed mental health counselor in Utah with five years of professional experience. As an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - she has worked with people facing addictions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and career-related difficulties. She emphasizes an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can name and explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism.

Amanda collaborates with clients to set practical goals and develops a supportive plan tailored to each person’s needs. She values steady encouragement and clear communication while helping clients navigate change and build coping skills. Acknowledging that beginning therapy requires courage, Amanda offers consistent support throughout the therapeutic process.

Her approach centers on building trust, listening carefully, and guiding clients toward greater clarity and resilience as they work through life transitions and emotional challenges.

Approaches and Options for Online Therapeutic Support

Amanda uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, collaborative space where the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps individuals feel heard and supported as they set goals and explore personal concerns.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood-related difficulties. In addition, dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress unfolds. Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care amid busy schedules, geographic distance, or life transitions while supporting consistent progress toward personal goals.