Amanda Costa , LCMHC

Amanda Costa is a licensed mental health professional in Utah with five years of clinical experience. She holds the LCMHC credential - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and focuses on supporting people facing addictions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and career difficulties. Amanda emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental approach that encourages honest sharing of thoughts and feelings so difficult material can be explored at a comfortable pace.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, recognizing that choosing to seek change requires courage and intention. Amanda aims to offer steady support throughout that process, helping individuals identify goals, develop coping strategies, and build skills that fit their daily life. Her practice centers on listening carefully and tailoring sessions to each person’s needs while fostering a respectful and accepting atmosphere for growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Amanda draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide her work online. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and emphasizes empathy and acceptance, which can help when processing grief, relationship concerns, or life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral habits, offering practical strategies for stress, anxiety, and coping with addictive impulses.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy remains a good fit for the individual.

Online therapy with Amanda is offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and access for clients in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to choose the format that best supports each person’s life and needs.