Amanda Stokes , LPC

Amanda Stokes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 5 years of clinical experience. As an LPC, they completed graduate-level training and hold state licensure to provide professional mental health counseling. Amanda supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, and issues connected to gender and sexuality.

They also work with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, control issues, family of origin dynamics, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, smoking and vaping cessation, and transitions common to young adults. Amanda aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can set meaningful goals.

Drawing on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems, Amanda tailors care to the individual’s needs and strengths. Seeking change requires courage, and Amanda offers practical tools and compassionate support to empower people as they take steps toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amanda Stokes integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of stress, low mood, and avoidant coping. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience through empathy and active listening, supporting exploration of identity, self-esteem, and relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda will collaborate with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the individual. This collaborative stance draws on practices commonly used by licensed professionals and therapists to create a responsive plan.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, allow for brief check-ins between longer sessions, and let people choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.