Therapist profile
Amanda Miller-Hodges, LMHC, LPC
Florida
Licensed counselor - anger and emotion
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH20864; LPC, Georgia / LPC016331
- NPI1073852828
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- DBT skills
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Miller-Hodges is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience based in Florida. She works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and anger. She also supports people managing substance concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and the challenges that come with life changes.
Her approach is rooted in practical skills. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on learning new ways to respond to strong emotions, improving communication, and changing unhelpful behavior patterns.
Miller-Hodges helps people develop emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. She draws on DBT skills for managing intense feelings and on grief-informed practices for processing loss. She also uses solution-focused strategies to identify small, workable steps forward.
Work in therapy tends to be direct and skill-oriented. Clients can expect practice with thought tracking, behavioral experiments, mindfulness exercises, and motivational strategies to support change. Therapy aims to reduce reactivity and increase choices in difficult moments.
Her background includes work across settings and age ranges, and she has facilitated outpatient skills training groups. People who want clear tools for handling anger, impulsivity, or relationship conflict may find this style helpful. To start, the pathway is to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as central parts of her practice. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and testing them through small behavioral experiments to reduce unhelpful patterns. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills for managing strong reactions and relationship strain.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and mindfulness practice to notice thoughts without getting swept up by them and to clarify values that guide action. In sessions she will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their goals and daily realities rather than imposing a single approach.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client discuss what fits the person's needs, goals, and preferences, and then try techniques to see what helps. That process is collaborative and adaptable as issues evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy week, practice skills between meetings, and use guided exercises during a session without travel time. Ask about the practical options offered when you choose a first appointment.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, addictions, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The work is practical and skills-based, using short exercises, thought work, and behavioral practice to change responses to strong feelings.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and with varied presentations.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.