Amanda Foltz

Life is full of chapters that ask us to become someone new. Sometimes that change is chosen, and sometimes it follows experiences that alter the way we understand ourselves, our relationships, or the world around us. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas practicing under the board-approved supervision of Dr. David Huffman, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S. I work with teens, adults, and couples, with a particular focus on trauma, complex relationship dynamics, identity, and significant periods of change. I have specialized training in trauma-focused approaches and experience working with survivors of abuse and interpersonal violence, individuals recovering from harmful or controlling relationships, and clients processing religious trauma or faith deconstruction. I am especially drawn to work that involves complexity, including the ways trauma can shape relationships, self-worth, intimacy, boundaries, identity, and the ways we learn to protect ourselves. My goal is to help clients understand these patterns, recognize the ways they learned to survive, and decide what they want to carry forward. My approach is grounded in the belief that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem. I strive to offer a space that is collaborative, caring, honest, and gently challenging. Together, we can explore the stories that have shaped your life, reconnect with your values and strengths, and create space for new possibilities. I believe there is room in therapy for both the deeply serious and the deeply human, and you can expect warmth, authenticity, and an occasional sense of humor in our work together. My path to becoming a counselor was not a straight line. Before entering the counseling profession, I built a career in higher education supporting people as they navigated questions of identity, direction, and what they wanted their lives to look like. That work deepened my interest in transition and in the stories we carry about who we are “supposed” to be. I am especially drawn to people who are questioning old expectations, reevaluating relationships or beliefs, or discovering that a version of themselves that once made sense no longer quite fits. Outside of the therapy room, I value curiosity, humor, meaningful conversation, and the people and animals who make life feel like home. I live in North Texas with my husband, my German Shepherd, and my two cats, and I am happiest when I have something new to learn, somewhere new to explore, or a good story to get lost in You do not have to start therapy with a clear explanation for what is wrong or a neatly defined goal. Sometimes the starting point is simply knowing that something hurts, something keeps repeating, or something no longer feels sustainable. Whether you are working through trauma, questioning long-held beliefs, navigating a difficult relationship, or figuring out who you are after a major change, I would be honored to help you consider what you want the next chapter to hold.