Amanda is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and grounded. After only a few sessions, I feel like I have come a long way in bringing more healing to my life.
Amanda Thooft, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Amanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Amanda. View 10 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Minnesota
Recent reviews
Amanda has been very responsive, thoughtful, and encouraging . I'm very glad to have matched with her and to keep working with her.
More about Amanda
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LICSW
Amanda believes in a strengths based approach that is eclectic and guided by the individual needs of the client. She draws from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. She is committed to meeting people where they are at in their own journey of becoming the best version of themselves. She takes pride in developing a space where her clients are able to be vulnerable without the fear of feeling judged. She is compassionate, encouraging and direct. She offers a realistic approach to therapy while focusing on the relationship between herself and the client.
Amanda has worked in the field since 2006 and looks forward to helping you find and live your most true and authentic life!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Amanda Thooft's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154556223.
- LICSW · Minnesota · 16890 · Expires June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Amanda Thooft
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Amanda is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, and grounded. After only a few sessions, I feel like I have come a long way in bringing more healing to my life.
Amanda has been very responsive, thoughtful, and encouraging . I'm very glad to have matched with her and to keep working with her.
I've not connected with a therapist before like I have Amanda - I truly feel like I can tell her anything without judgement.
Amanda has been an amazing help to me. She actively listens and is always willing to talk about whatever I want to discuss that day. She remembers things I’ve said in the past, and gives tough love when needed! She has been an amazing help to me so far!
Amanda is very kind and receptive to everything I share with her. She is a wonderful listener and her questions helped provide more insight about deeper issues I may not have noticed before.
Very thoughtful, asks good questions to better understand issues.
Highly recommend Amanda especially for those who have never tried therapy before. She asks a lot of questions which really gets me thinking and dig deeper into my past traumas. Great listener and provides you with her full attention. I’m so grateful for being able to experience her counseling and would recommend her to everyone.
Amanda was very responsive and listened to my concerns and recognized my needs. She was insightful and was sympathetic to my issues that I was having but alway s offered me ways to see that I was not alone. I unfortunately did not have a lot of communication with her , but she was the stepping stone for me to know that I need to have more in depth counseling which I have always avoided. She took the fear and anxiety of talking to a counselor away with her kind and supportive advice. I would highly recommend her.
I’ve been talking with Amanda for only a few weeks and I already feel so supported and understood. She listens so well, explains things in a positive, understandable way and she is wonderfully experienced and professional!
I only exchanged a few messages and had one video call with Amanda but she was very insightful, helpful and compassionate. I felt understood and like we would have made progress on things I know I need to work on. It may sense for my future to have a more local resource, including some advanced trauma services such as EMDR, and possible diagnosis / treatments that aren't available remotely.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amanda Thooft offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Amanda Thooft works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Amanda Thooft speak?
Amanda Thooft speaks English.
How many years of experience does Amanda Thooft have?
Amanda Thooft has 15 years of experience.
Where is Amanda Thooft licensed to practice?
Amanda Thooft is licensed to practice in Minnesota.
Does Amanda Thooft accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Amanda Thooft does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Amanda Thooft offer?
Amanda Thooft offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Amanda Thooft?
Amanda Thooft can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Amanda Thooft?
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