Your Therapist

Amanda Freeman, Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Amanda received a bachelor's degree in applied psychology and a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from the Oregon institute of technology.

Amanda has eight years of experience working in mental health and with various populations to include children, parents, teens, and adults. Amanda has provided services in several settings such as juvenile corrections, residential treatment, schools, and community mental health. 

Amanda is the primary provider and owner of sona therapy. 

Therapy Approach

Start where you are

I believe every new client will already possess strengths, life skills, knowledge, and ways to solve problems. I will guide clients to think about how they can move forward with what they already have. To do this, I will assess where they are now by identifying and capitalizing on strengths and areas of growth. clients will discover their current capabilities and performance, so they can cope better, adapt, and create a preferred way of living.

No guilt, No shame

Shame is defined as self-critical emotion, which people display a negative consideration of themselves. shame is the perception of being defective.

guilt is described as a self-conscious emotion, involving a reflection on the self. 

for many, the very act of revealing themselves in therapy feels shameful and is often avoided. Therefore, three key therapeutic concepts to address shame and guilt which are radical acceptance, positive regard, and self-compassion. 

Cultural Competency

culturally sensitive therapy is an approach that emphasizes the therapists understanding of a client's background and belief system as it relates to their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, nationality, and other important elements that make up someone's culture and identity. 

i move through the therapy process by working from within the client's framework and reality. I will spend time engaging the client to openly convey how they see, act, and feel about their lives. 

Trauma-Informed Treatment

Evidenced-Based Models