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No matter what you are going through, know that I am here to listen, support you and help you figure it all out!
I look into different patterns throughout your life to help you understand why you might be feeling or acting a certain way. I help my clients overcome obstacles by looking into and exploring the various components of their lives. I help to foster insight and self-awareness, which can be the first steps towards making a real and lasting change! I work with my clients to alleviate their symptoms as well as find and fix the root of the issue... think of this like not only putting on a Band-Aid but also healing the wound!
Clients have told me I provide a compassionate, empathetic and truthful perspective. I make sure to take the time to get to know and respect the needs and wants of each individual client, and want you to feel comfortable and at ease in therapy.
I am originally from San Diego, then spent some time experiencing life in the vast and often snow-filled states in the great Mid-West...and finally settled in the crisp air and flannel loving state of Washington. I enjoy cooking, reading, Stand Up Paddle Boarding and practicing Yoga. I would describe myself as fun, nonjudgmental, positive and sincere. I love being a therapist because I love connecting with and helping people. I truly believe that everyone can benefit from therapy.
My specializations include but are not limited to: Anxiety, Breakups / Getting Over An Ex, Career Guidance, Dating and Relationships, Feeling Stuck, Grief and Bereavement, Health Related Concerns, Hurt and Healing from Family Issues, Infertility, Infidelity, Job Stress or Dissatisfaction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions/Changes, Loneliness, Meditation and Mindfulness Training, Mid-Life Crisis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Post-partum depression / anxiety, Pre-Marital Counseling, Problem with Friends, Professional Development, Quarter-Life Crisis, Recovering from Past Abuse – verbal, physical, or sexual, Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Sex Issues, Spirituality, Stress / Anxiety / Feeling Overwhelmed, Work-Life Balance
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsTrauma, AbuseGrief
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing Impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amanda Rausch. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amanda has been incredibly insightful and patient during our time working together. Her responses were prompt and she was always engaged. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a keen ear to hear your problems and a counselor with solutions.
Written on May 21, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amanda is a great listener. She responds in a calm productive manner even when it feels like the ground is crumbling beneath me. She gives me the tools I need for solving problems without her and is willing to give a gentle push to talk about what's really wrong without being invasive.
Written on Mar 23, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 8 months
Amanda is patient and kind! I appreciate her actually taking the time to listen (read about) and respond thoughtfully to my issues and concerns!
Written on Mar 20, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
Amanda is awesome! I like that she can provide comfort and advice without sugar coating anything so I know she has my best interest in mind. She’s real about the situation.
Written on Mar 09, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
She's great. She can handle people with difficult to understand and complex backgrounds.
Written on Feb 09, 2020 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She seems to understand the issues I am dealing with. She is very relatable. She is kind and compassionate.
Written on Sep 17, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far Amanda has been very nice and understanding. I don’t feel like she’s judging me.
Written on Jul 17, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Amanda has a natural ability in listening and being compassionate. She has a comprehensive understanding of the problems I face. I thought my issues were too complicated to make sense of, but she was able to get to the core quick and easy which removes clouded feelings/thought. It gives you great relief to be understood when you cannot find the words yourself.
Hands down I recommend her.
Written on Jul 11, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
When seeking out online counseling, I wasn't sure it would be for me, or that it could really help. I've found it to be enormously helpful, convenient and easy. Amanda has been the best! She's referred me to resources, books, etc. that have been so helpful. Her approach is quiet, gentle, questions that help you to analyze your junk yourself. I would and have recommended this service to friends! So helpful to me! Thanks Amanda!
Written on Apr 16, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months
Of all the counselors I’ve had in person and through Pride Counseling/Better Help, Amanda is my favorite. She really listens to me, understands my concerns, and asks great questions to encourage me to think deeper about my concerns and how to find the life I truly want to live. I’m really grateful for her insights!!
Written on Mar 17, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months
Amanda has been a great help to me. I feel like she has listened, she’s compassionate, and given me very wise counsel. I also love the flexibility and availability of online counseling too. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 12, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks
Amanda is a kind, thoughtful, and understanding counselor. She has helped me tremendously in the short time we have been working together. I went from being totally depressed to bouncing back to life. I am so grateful I found her!
Written on Mar 07, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks
I really enjoyed working with Amanda, she has been so sweet since the beginning and she wants to get down to the issues and work through them. She was always so positive and a joy to work with. I would recommend her to anyone. She gave me back the confidence that I forgot I had.
Written on Feb 22, 2019 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Amanda is amazing. She creates such a safe space. I’ve been very anxious about opening up to people, but she made that incredibly easy. She’s very understanding and works really hard to get you where you want to be.
Written on Oct 15, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Amanda cares about her patient. This is the most important thing. She responds daily. She will listen to all you have to say, take in the information, and give you great feedback. I would reccomend Amanda. She supports her patients and she is there for them. She will answer to what you have said and give you more. She will reply with things you have never thought of before. She makes me think. She makes me want to better myself. She is positive and enthusiastic.
Written on Sep 26, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I have enjoyed Amanda as my counselor. I have gotten a lot out of talking with her. She has walked me through things. The only thing is she is not able to do video chats through this counseling and is just up for messaging back and fourth. She does provide through her own practice different communication which includes Video chat! Very thankful for Faithful Counseling, it is affordable and easy way to communicate to counselor.
Written on Sep 26, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 8 months
I would like to thank Amanda for being there for me when I was really down. And she is still helping me getting my confidence back.
Written on Sep 10, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar
Amanda is very easy to talk to and offers great feedback!
Written on Jul 31, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amanda really knows how to listen and understand any problems I have been dealing with. I haven't been talking with her long, but I can tell she truly cares and am confident in her knowledge and abilities as a counselor.
Written on Jul 29, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
Amanda is very helpful and understanding. She knows what to say and how to relate to ones feelings. And she has a sense of humor.
Written on May 25, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, self esteem, anger, and career
I didn’t know what to expect from online counseling, but Amanda made me feel like I was confiding in a close friend. She is compassionate, positive, and teaches real coping skills that one can use beyond the counseling session and after counseling has ended. I appreciate her help immensely.
Written on Apr 11, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger
Amanda is fantastic. She’s super sweet, understanding, and insightful. She understands and supports me, and has already helped me so much in just the two weeks since we began talking. I’m grateful to have her as my counselor, and look forward to the growth I’ll see through our sessions.
Written on Mar 22, 2018 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks
Amanda is wonderful and has helped me so much!
Written on Oct 16, 2017 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and intimacy-related
I really enjoy talking with Amanda. I feel like she really does care, listens and wants to help me. We are still talking through things together and I look forward to working with her further.
Written on Aug 02, 2017 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, and self esteem
Amanda is very smart and supportive. She really helped me to see where I was coming from and move forward in my life!
Written on Jun 21, 2017 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month
I appreciate the personal time taken to really hear me and respond in ways that move me in a more positive direction in alignment with my goals. Thank you for being there.
Written on Mar 30, 2017 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related
Amanda was an amazing help! Very attentive, asked a lot of question and gave great advice. I feel like I've worked through one of the hardest fought patches I've had to struggle through this far. Mahalo Amanda!!!
Written on Jan 31, 2017 after therapy with Amanda for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
Amanda has helped me see things from another perspective and helped me clarify my thinking. She is also patient and understanding.
Written on Nov 10, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship, and family
Amanda is very patient and understanding. Not only does she listen but you can have a conversation with her. It doesn't feel as though you're talking to a counsellor. I'm so grateful that I was paired with her.
Written on Oct 20, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
It was great to talk to Amanda.
Written on Oct 18, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, self esteem, and depression
I've been working with Amanda for several months and I'm so grateful to have been matched with her! She's been endlessly patient and kind with my various concerns, tangents, etc. She is a great listener, and knows how to probe my thinking and self-awareness deeper to achieve a more centered, balanced understanding of myself.
Written on Sep 12, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, and depression
Amanda is really great and compassionate in understanding my issues and helping me work through them. Thanks a mill.
Written on Jul 26, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and intimacy-related
I just want to thank Amanda from the bottom of my heart for her patience and very helpful insight and advice on life issues.. Thank you Amanda...
Written on May 16, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship, and intimacy-related
Amanda is exactly what I needed. She is positive, supportive and helps solve issues by helping me think critically about what was going on. Honestly, I'm extremely happy with her. A+
Written on Apr 21, 2016 after therapy with Amanda for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating, sleeping, self esteem, career, and depression
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