About Amanda
Amanda Jenson is a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience in the field. She has spent much of her career working as an elementary school counselor and supporting the adults connected to those children, including parents, caregivers, and teachers. Amanda aims to make therapy practical and straightforward for people feeling overwhelmed by everyday pressures.
She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions center on simple, teachable skills that help people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day functioning. Amanda uses evidence-based techniques and adapts them to each person’s situation. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
She helps clients notice strengths, try new ways of responding, and build routines that reduce stress. Expect a calm, respectful space where questions are welcome and goals are practical. Amanda often works with adults who are connected to school-aged children because of her background, while also supporting other adults facing transitions or relationship strain.
She helps people develop clearer communication, healthier boundaries, and better self-care habits. When needed, Amanda breaks skills into small steps so they are easier to use between sessions. Her aim is to help people feel more steady and capable as they handle life’s everyday challenges.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Amanda draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical skills for everyday life. One common approach she uses focuses on building emotional regulation skills - learning how to notice emotions, slow down reactions, and choose responses that fit your goals. This helps with anxiety, anger, and stressful moments.Another approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship skills. It involves practicing clear ways to express needs, set boundaries, and solve problems so interactions feel less heated and more constructive. This work supports people dealing with relationship tension or repeated conflict.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will ask about your goals, try out techniques, and adjust the plan as you notice what helps. The aim is to find tools that fit your life and feel doable between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm current session options before booking. Amanda can help clients fit sessions into busy schedules by focusing on brief skill work, structured check-ins, and homework that slots into daily routines. Online therapy can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice tools in real life, but check the exact formats offered when you schedule.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Idaho
- Languages
- English