Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC

(She/Her)

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

With over 20 years of experience in providing therapy for complex trauma, Amanda has worked in specialized residential treatment centers, community mental health centers, and private practices. She has extensive experience working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma, complex trauma, anxiety, and disrupted attachment. Amanda is also a published author whose work has appeared in Psychology Today, Psychotherapy Networker, Addiction Professional, and Highlights Magazine. She is the author of You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms.

Amanda strives to cultivate safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental relationships with her clients in order to empower their healing and growth. As a trauma survivor herself, Amanda has a deep, personal understanding of the level of support that clients need in order to navigate the difficult road to recovery. Amanda’s therapeutic approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, pragmatic, and collaborative. She is committed to drawing upon and combining various clinical resources and interventions, such as EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Attachment Therapy.

Education & Experience

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a master’s degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor licensed to practice in Illinois and Missouri. Amanda is EMDR Certified, having completed EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) basic training and EMDRIA’s (EMDR International Association) certified training programs.

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

Serves clients in

  • Illinois (IL)
  • Missouri (MO)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • BlueCross BlueShield