Amanda Gaddis

I believe in unwavering commitment to compassion, authenticity, and empowerment.  

I prioritize creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for my clients to establish a foundation for self-realization and personal growth. I believe in the strength of a therapeutic environment grounded in trust, collaboration, and self-empowerment where clients can explore their innermost thoughts, feelings and experiences with honesty, and vulnerability. Everyone deserves a safe space to process, grow, and heal.

I enjoy taking a strengths-based approach and utilizing frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I also hold a certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, exploring the relationship between the mind, body and spirit. 

TRAINING & EDUCATION

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Dayton and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University. I have experience working with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders in individual and group outpatient settings as well as inpatient treatment. I work with individuals who are managing depression, anxiety, life transitions, and challenges or desired growth in interpersonal relationships.

I specialize in the following modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness