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Amanda Jonikaitis-King, licensed professional counselor

Amanda Jonikaitis-King

MEd, LPC, RYT-200

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Staff Psychotherapist

Specialty Areas
    • LGBTQIA+ issues
    • Self-esteem
    • Relationship issues
    • Anxiety
    • Autism
    • ADHD
    • Depression
    • Body image and acceptance
    • Trauma/PTSD

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) experienced in working with clients of all ages, from children to adults. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-sensitive yoga, and Gottman Method Couples Counseling. Amanda specializes in helping people explore their identity, build confidence, and navigate relationships. She has a particular interest and expertise in couples counseling, LGBTQIA+ issues, and neurodiversity, including supporting clients who were diagnosed with Autism later in life. As someone who identifies as queer, she understands the importance of creating a safe and affirming environment where clients from all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.

When Amanda is not in therapy sessions, she enjoys long walks with her dog, Rossi, reading or listening to audiobooks, watching game shows or Bravo, baking, and trying new coffee shops.

Amanda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) experienced in working with clients of all ages, from children to adults. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), trauma-sensitive yoga, and Gottman Method Couples Counseling. Amanda specializes in helping people explore their identity, build confidence, and navigate relationships. She has a particular interest and expertise in couples counseling, LGBTQIA+ issues, and neurodiversity, including supporting clients who were diagnosed with Autism later in life. As someone who identifies as queer, she understands the importance of creating a safe and affirming environment where clients from all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.

When Amanda is not in therapy sessions, she enjoys long walks with her dog, Rossi, reading or listening to audiobooks, watching game shows or Bravo, baking, and trying new coffee shops.

Credentials and Experience:

    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
    • Master’s in Education from DePaul University
    • Gottman Levels 1 & 2 training
    • EMDR Basic Training
    • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
    • National Certified Counselor (NCC)
    • ASCA Diversity Specialist
    • Youth Mental Health First Aid

Therapeutic Modalities:

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
    • EMDR
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Gottman Method
    • Feminist
    • Culturally-sensitive

Insurances Accepted:

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield
    • Aetna
    • Out-of-Network
    • Self-Pay
    • Sliding Scale

Populations:

    • Adults
    • Older Adults
    • Couples
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You can be the strong one and still need support. A lot of people who are used to taking care of everyone else don’t allow space to receive support from others. Maybe they convince themselves it’s “not that bad,” it may feel like a burden to others, or that they can’t trust others to show up for them. This is the truth: You don’t have to hit rock bottom to need and deserve support or rest. You can’t be there for everyone all the time. It’s okay to ask for help.
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This Mental Health Month, we're here to remind you that you don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. A lot of people wait until things feel unbearable before they reach out. But therapy isn’t just for when everything falls apart. You can, and probably should, start at any time. Click the link in bio to get started.
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