Amanda Fairbanks, LAPC

Therapist

Kennesaw Location

About:

Amanda Fairbanks is a Licensed Associated Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor in the State of Georgia. Amanda received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Cedarville University and received her Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. 

Before coming to work at Alana Recovery Center, Amanda completed her internship at Inneractions Therapy Services working with the neurodivergent population, and worked for the Richmont Trauma Center, Compassion Cove Counseling, and Peachford Behavioral Health Hospital. Amanda has had experience working with trauma both in private practice and hospital settings. While at Peachford, Amanda worked with Dual diagnosis and psychiatric patients in the partial hospitalization and intensive out patient level of care. During undergrad, Amanda completed an internship at Haven of Rest Homeless shelter in Akron, Ohio working with those who struggling with homelessness, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and suicidal ideation.

Amanda's work collaboratively with clients to create a best fit approach for all. She utilities an integrated therapeutic approach that pulls from Person-Centered, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, and strengths based approaches. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys cooking, making ceramics, and spending time with friends.

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