Typically only a 3-6 week wait for new clients
1830 Destiny Lane, Suite 112, Bowling Green, KY 42104, US
Therapist located in the Bowling Green Area
Thank you for having the courage in taking the first step to your new personal growth.
Welcome
Clinical Practice
My experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, teenagers, families, and couples.
Amanda Portman, LCSW, CEMDR is trained in Trauma, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Betrayal Trauma, and EMDR. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is designated as an effective treatment by the American Psychiatric Association, the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and many other international health agencies.
Treatment Focus
Feeling anxious, angry, or sad?
Are you and your spouse/partner struggling?
Want to improve your relationship(s)?
Having difficulty meeting your personal goals?
Are you a foster/adoptive parent looking for support?
Struggling with a challenging situation?
Have you experienced a major life event?
Maybe you're just looking to process your thoughts and feelings with someone?
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I try to achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan to help meet your goals.
Goals
The goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
I hope to empower you and guide you to growth and well-being. By applying various therapeutic approaches, we will bring to light negative patterns of behaviors and/or thoughts working collaboratively to change these. Therapy can help change your perceptions and create new outlooks on life.
I work with adults, children, couples, and families.
I look forward to working with you.
Treatment & Information
Services
Individual
Marriage
Adult
Teens
Appointments
I strive to be accommodating to my clients. Please contact me for your future appointment date & time.
To request an individual, couples, marriage or family therapy appointment or to obtain additional information about any of the therapy services, please fill out the contact form below or call (270) 999-1152.
Rates & Payment Requirements
Private Pay In Office or Telehealth Rate:
$150 per 45-60min session
Payment
Credit card is required at first session to be put on file and authorized to be charged at the end of each session.
If client doesn’t wish to use a valid credit card a Paypal or Venmo payment is due prior to session.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not provided notification at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Schedule Online
Request a therapy appointment online here.
Contact
Questions? Please contact amandahowardportman@gmail.com or call (270) 999-1152 for further information. You can expect a response within a 1-72 hour time frame.
Privacy & Policy
Confidentiality & Privacy Policy
Information will not be disclosed without written consent. The law protects the confidentiality between a psychotherapist and a client.
Exceptions include:
Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim. I am a mandatory reporter.
If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.
Therapy Helps
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, I am hopeful to help you to recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life.
Trauma & PTSD
Depression & Anxiety
Depression & Anxiety
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. I hope to help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. Amanda Portman, LCSW, CEMDR is certified in Eye Movement
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. I hope to help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. Amanda Portman, LCSW, CEMDR is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is designated as an effective treatment by the American Psychiatric Association, the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and many other international health agencies.
Relationships
Depression & Anxiety
Relationships
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held with both couples and is a supportive place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship.
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