Amanda Whichard , LPC, LPC-MHSP

Amanda Whichard is a licensed counselor practicing with six years of clinical experience across Mississippi and Tennessee. She holds the credentials LPC and LPC-MHSP - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LPC-MHSP indicates Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation - and she brings focused care for people managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life transitions. Amanda also works with relationship and family concerns, self-esteem and career questions, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of issues from panic and obsessive-compulsive tendencies to feelings of isolation and midlife uncertainty.

Grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own story, Amanda emphasizes clients' strengths and resilience as central resources for change. She encourages courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers supportive, empowering guidance throughout that process. Her approach integrates evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs, with attention to practical coping skills, emotion regulation, and trauma-informed strategies. Amanda is not currently accepting new clients, but she remains committed to supporting people who seek help in navigating complex emotions and life challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Amanda Whichard uses a blend of evidence-based approaches to support change and resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for mood instability, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Amanda works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and symptoms and will adapt or combine approaches to find the best fit for each person. This collaborative stance helps tailor care to what will be most helpful for the individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or geographic distance. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support while making it easier to access sessions from home, work, or other convenient locations.