Amanda Landon

Welcome! I am so glad you are here. Our first session is mostly about getting to know each other and ensuring you feel safe and comfortable in this space. We will briefly cover some basic paperwork and confidentiality, but the main focus is just to hear your story. You are the expert on your own life, so there is no pressure or specific agenda. You share whatever you feel ready to share, and we will work together to understand where you are right now and where you want to go.

Therapy is a tailor made experience. You set the pace that feels natural and organic to your growth. My goal is to provide efficacious and efficient care that mentors you to develop independent care.

For ages 4-11, I provide regular updates and/or we can schedule parenting consultations sessions. My aim is to always work collaboratively because as they say "it takes a village."

For ages 12+ I view our work as a partnership, and your support is incredibly valuable. Because therapy requires a deep sense of trust, I keep what your child shares private, unless there is a safety concern—in which case, I will contact you immediately. This keeps you connected to the overall themes we are working on without breaking your child's trust in this safe space.

You will know therapy is working when you begin to notice positive changes. This includes relief from symptoms that were troubling, harmful, or even impairing to your life.

What would it be like for you to feel less stressed, handle hard feelings better, and know coping skills that navigate you to peace within the storms?

Therapy is done when you have reached your goals, you use your tool independently in daily life, and feel confident to handle stress on your own. That being said, while I hope you commit to your therapy, I am an advocate for your autonomy, and that means I can provide referrals to another counselor if you feels like you are not making the progress you would like to see, I can refer you to other resources to enhance treatment, and if you would like to pause or terminate your services, you are free to.

My only goal is to see you reach your goals.

Yes. Homework is the practice that makes the therapy transform into natural behaviors and by creating independently driven routines, we reinforce lasting growth. Homework is thoughtfully designed to be age appropriate and to foster growth and build confidence, not to become a major hassle to you.

Some examples: thought records, journaling, short exercises, and calm down plans

It is completely normal for a child or teen to feel nervous when starting therapy. Building trust with a young person takes time. Emora Health offers numerous resources within the platform for activities and I am committed to fostering a safe and empathetic space for building therapeutic rapport.