Amanda Dodd, LPC – Therapist in Austin, TX | Mindpath Health
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About
Amanda’s approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where patients can explore challenges. She helps patients identify obstacles to well-being and works collaboratively to create positive change. Amanda emphasizes the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, assisting patients to shift unhelpful patterns to align with their values and goals. Amanda incorporates mindfulness and resilience-building strategies to create self-awareness and empowerment. A cornerstone of Amanda’s practice is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), an effective approach for resolving trauma, emotional pain, and stress. EMDR allows patients to release negative emotional patterns and gain a clearer perspective. While often used for trauma, EMDR also addresses a wide range of emotional struggles and life challenges. Amanda’s passion for mental health stems from her time serving in the military, where she witnessed the challenges of accessing mental health support and the stigma surrounding seeking help. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring dog-friendly places, and tackling DIY projects. Amanda also tracks her physical health, which helps her stay connected with her body and mind.
- Master of Arts in Counseling – University of the Cumberlands
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Grief & loss
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mental health consultation/evaluation
- Addiction disorders
- Anger management
- Co-occuring conditions
- Compulsive gambling
- Conduct/disruptive disorders
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- LGBTQIA+
- Men’s mental health
- Physical/sexual abuse
- Postpartum mental health
- Women’s mental health
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What patients are saying
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Amanda Dodd is very intelligent, compassionate, and willing to help me. I had one session with her and look forward to more.
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Amanda Dodd provides techniques to manage my anxiety and stress.
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Amanda Dodd seemed to be very understanding and helpful
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Amanda is very knowledgeable about the work she does and I feel confident that I will make progress with her.
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As a first time patient, I was put at ease
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I appreciate her compassion and helpful suggestions
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I can tell that working with Amanda is going to be helpful. She’s great.
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I felt like I connected well with my therapist
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I was comfortable this was the first visit. I think we’re gonna be a good match.
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This is the first time I have done therapy and am feeling good about it