Mandy is so helpful and wonderful, she guided me through our sessions and helped me identify areas that I needed to work on. I feel like she has helped me in a lot of areas and made me feel heard and seen.
Amanda "Mandy" Snider, LMFT
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.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Amanda. View 14 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Mandy has helped me more than any therapist I have ever had. I have been through several therapists in my life who never seemed to “get it.” Although some of them helped me, I always got to a stopping point where I felt like there was nothing else they could help me with. I believe in long term therapy and after several months of working with Mandy conversations have never seemed awkward and I have not felt a halt in sessions like I previously did. She is kind, compassionate, funny and has helped me continue to better myself!
More about Amanda
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in Illinois with more than 5 years' experience providing counseling services for individuals, couples, and families.
I have experience helping clients with a wide range of challenges, including general life stress, anxiety, depression, and communication. I also have experience with providing support for members of the LGBTQ community in the areas of identity development, coming out, relationship challenges, and authentic living.
I use an integrative approach to therapy that is collaborative, solution-focused, and aimed at helping create meaningful movement towards positive change. The clients that I work with can expect a safe, secure, and non-judgmental experience in which they can feel free to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings. I believe that change happens when knowledge and experiences are shared through which new possibilities and alternative ways of being are highlighted.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Jealousy
Narcissism
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Amanda "Mandy" Snider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174937015.
- LMFT · Illinois · 166.001353 · Expires February 2025
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 "Mandy" Snider
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Mandy is so helpful and wonderful, she guided me through our sessions and helped me identify areas that I needed to work on. I feel like she has helped me in a lot of areas and made me feel heard and seen.
Mandy has helped me more than any therapist I have ever had. I have been through several therapists in my life who never seemed to “get it.” Although some of them helped me, I always got to a stopping point where I felt like there was nothing else they could help me with. I believe in long term therapy and after several months of working with Mandy conversations have never seemed awkward and I have not felt a halt in sessions like I previously did. She is kind, compassionate, funny and has helped me continue to better myself!
Hi Mandy! Working with you has been wonderful. Very validating, kind, and empathetic. You really helped me see things in a new light that would have been difficult to do so on my own. I wasn't sure about starting therapy over telehealth, but I'm so glad I was matched with you!
I have been seeing Mandy for around 6 months now and she has been wonderful. She has been a source of support and has helped me to grow and learn so much more about myself in the process. She challenges me in each session and I walk away with a lot to consider in between our sessions. I highly recommend her!
I’m so thankful for Mandy! Regardless of what I’m going through, she offers me excellent support and is accommodating to my schedule. I feel like she understands me very well and appreciate her ability to listen and relate to me! I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone who needs her help, she’s phenomenal!
Mandy is awesome
Mandy listens and understands me. She has helped me in aspects of my life that past therapists weren't able to dive in like Mandy. There were a couple of weeks I hadn't reached out to her and she checked in with me. It feels nice to have a therapist that I can trust. I trust she is always steering me in the right direction. I appreciate her support during this weird time.
Mandy is great at her job. She helps me get my mind out of the weeds, and asks questions that help me see things differently.
Mandy is wonderful to work with. She pushes me to ask myself difficult questions but always allows me to work at a manageable pace for me. She makes me feel heard and comfortable opening up. I am very grateful to have found her especially during this pandemic.
Beuno!
Mandy has been great at responding and helping me work through many of my issues.
Mandy is an assertive champion for your self-discovery, acceptance and respect. She challenges you to put everything on the table and make choices that are right for you. I highly recommend Mandy to all, especially those who seek to improve relationships with people they love and care about.
I am very grateful to have found Betterhelp.
Mandy is a great counselor, very professional and really listens to my concerns and offers helpful advise and asks the right questions to make you find answers by yourself. I highly recommend her.
Frequently asked questions
Does Amanda "Mandy" Snider offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Amanda "Mandy" Snider 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 "Mandy" Snider speak?
Amanda "Mandy" Snider speaks English.
How many years of experience does Amanda "Mandy" Snider have?
Amanda "Mandy" Snider has 5 years of experience.
Where is Amanda "Mandy" Snider licensed to practice?
Amanda "Mandy" Snider is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Amanda "Mandy" Snider accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Amanda "Mandy" Snider 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 "Mandy" Snider offer?
Amanda "Mandy" Snider offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Amanda "Mandy" Snider?
Amanda "Mandy" Snider 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.
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