Amanda (she/her) obtained her Bachelors in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Buena Vista University and her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from University of Northern Iowa. Amanda has worked in a variety of settings including; corrections, youth residential, and non profit organizations. Amanda started AWP Therapy which is a private practice in Des Moines. Amanda is a member of Postpartum International (PSI) and is passionate about serving families and individuals that struggle with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as supporting parents as their children age. Amanda also has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients in their healing journeys.