Amanda Van Milligan , LMHC

Amanda Van Milligan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with over 7 years of clinical experience. She holds a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling and is a member of the American Counseling Association. As an LMHC, she is trained to assess emotional and behavioral concerns and to provide counseling that supports individuals through life challenges.

Amanda has worked across a range of care settings, including outpatient and inpatient programs, intensive outpatient care, and hospital and emergency services. That variety has shaped a flexible, trauma-informed approach to working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation, and many other concerns. She also supports clients facing relationship and family issues, parenting stress, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and the aftermath of trauma and abuse.

Amanda’s practice emphasizes the client’s own strengths and expertise in their story. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, helping people identify practical steps and coping strategies while encouraging growth in self-confidence and resilience. Amanda aims to provide steady support as clients pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life, and she looks forward to helping people move toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Amanda Van Milligan draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy to tailor online care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration - the therapist creates a supportive space and helps clients explore their values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals, helping clients build momentum and notice progress quickly.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their preferences, goals, and the issues they bring to sessions. She adapts techniques from these approaches as needed to align with each person’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy with Amanda is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need for in-person visits, which can help people maintain progress while balancing other responsibilities.