Amanda Vasquez, LCSW-S

THERAPIST & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Funny & Helpful

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years of mental health experience in various settings such as hospitals, clinics, and non-profits with both children and adults. Amanda loves to laugh, and is easy-going, friendly and collaborative in her approach. She loves working with individuals (ages 6-99) and has experience with both play & sand tray therapy.

Amanda is committed to providing a safe, warm environment for clients to explore their unique experiences and any ineffective behaviors or beliefs, identify their unique therapeutic goals, and navigate towards holistic changes.

Education & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S)
NPI # 1598945396

Master's in Social Work,
New Mexico State University

Bachelor's in Psychology,
Sul Ross State University

What Amanda Loves Most about Being a Therapist…

Listening to people's experiences!

A Bit of the Personal

Amanda enjoys her family, paddle boarding, sports, reading, exercise, and kung fu movies. She’s most likely to be found reading by the pool or doing laps on the weekends.

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling —
    currently ages 15+

  • In-Person Therapy

  • Online Therapy / Telehealth

  • Spanish-English Bilingual

Populations Served

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Ages

  • Children (ages 5-9) on Waitlist

  • Preteens (10-12) on Waitlist

  • Middle School Teens (13-14) on Waitlist

  • High School Teens (15-17)

  • Young Adults (18-29)

  • Adults (30-64) ^

  • Seniors (65+) ^

Genders

  • Men

  • Women ^

Groups

  • Caregivers

  • Parents

  • People of Color ^

Issues & Concerns

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  • Peer Relationships

  • Political Stress

  • Premarital Issues

  • Racial Identity

  • Relationship Issues ^

  • Self Esteem ^

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Emotional Disturbance

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Guilt & Shame

  • Infidelity

  • Life Transitions ^

  • Marital Conflict

  • Negative Thoughts

  • Parenting

  • Abuse & Neglect

  • Aging Issues ^

  • Anxiety ^

  • Childhood Issues / Trauma

  • Communication Skills ^

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression ^

  • Discrimination

  • Divorce & Separation ^

  • Suicidal Thoughts

  • Trauma

  • Women’s Issues ^

Conditions & Diagnoses

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  • Schizophrenic (minor)

  • Suicidal Ideation

  • Thinking Disorders

  • Mood Disorders ^

  • Panic Disorders

  • Paranoia

  • Psychosis (minor) ^

  • Anxiety Disorders ^

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Clinical Depression ^

Types of Therapy

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Sand Tray Therapy

  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy

  • Somatic Experiencing Tools

  • Spiritual or Holistic Approach ^

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ^

  • Collaborative Therapy ^

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Tools

  • Person-Centered Therapy ^

  • Play Therapy

A Few Fun Tidbits

If you could be an animal for one day, what would you be?

An Eagle so I can fly

What are 3 everyday small things that bring your happiness?

Sunshine, Trees & Looking at the Sky

What’s one of your Favorite Places in the Austin area?

Austin FC Games

What is a movie that you pretty much know by heart?

Kung Fu Hustle

We would enjoy the opportunity to work with you. Please complete our New Client Contact Form to get started today. A member of our team will contact you within 24-48 hours to answer any questions you might have & schedule you with one of our therapists. If we’re not able to serve you, we’ll happily provide you with some external referrals.

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