Armanda Spears
Welcome! I'm Armanda. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia, with over 23 years of experience supporting adults, youth, and families through a wide range of personal, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday life or difficult situations, I invite you to take this journey with me. Together, we can explore what you’re experiencing, identify effective ways to cope, and build resilience so you can navigate life with greater confidence and balance. My approach is empathetic, person-centered, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a safe, open, and transparent space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday life or difficult situations, I invite you to take this journey with me.
Whether you are seeking support during a challenging season or simply ready to invest in your personal growth, I look forward to working alongside you on your journey as you move toward healing, growth, and a renewed sense of hope.
First session
During our first session we will discuss presenting issues, build therapeutic rapport, gather information and collaboratively navigate a plan toward healthy coping strategies. I will present a non-judgmental environment that is safe and transparent. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are and providing individualized support tailored to your unique needs
Strengths
I am flexible, compassionate and eager to meet clients where they are. I use evidenced based practices that are person centered, in addition I am able to make clients feel valued, safe and supported. My strengths are the ability to help clients reframe challenges, openminded, as well as work with them to identify the root causes, along with empowering them to utilize their unique strengths in building various coping skills toward transformation .
Ideal clients
Clients seeking a safe space, that's non-judgmental and a therapist that will work with you and meet you where you are. Clients that are motivated, willing to take meaningful steps toward building resiliency, as well as open to growing and healing. Also, clients who may be struggling with life transitions and past trauma , but are ready to learn coping skills for a more fulfilling life that allows them to be the best version of themselves.
Origin story
What drew me to counseling was being the oldest and naturally taking on a supportive role in my family and among my friends as well as colleagues. I have always had a desire to help others, listen to their concerns, and make sure they feel heard and understood. Being an advocate for my friends, and family has also shown me the importance of standing up for others, offering encouragement, and creating a safe space where people feel comfortable expressing themselves. These experiences helped me recognize my passion for supporting others through challenges and inspired me to pursue counseling so I can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been working with clients for over 20 years , using a collaborative approach between client and therapist. I will help clients reframe their challenges , create and explore coping skills that empower change and growth. Sessions will involve processing with the client on identifying, evaluating and replacing negative thoughts, that limits them from being the best version of themselves.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing helps to support clients in resolving ambivalent and insecure feelings, so they can be motivated toward behavioral changes. It respects the client's freedom to choose , express their own thoughts and desires, rather than being told. Therapist helps to build confidence, self-esteem and clients strengths.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe that each person has the ability to grow, heal, and make meaningful changes when provided with the right support and understanding. Through empathy, active listening, genuineness, and collaboration, I work alongside clients to better understand their experiences, identify their strengths, and develop goals that are meaningful to them. My role is not to judge or tell clients what they should do, but to support them as they explore their thoughts, feelings, and choices and move toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense LPC005399