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Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS

Founder/Director Upaya Counseling, LLC
Specialties: Borderline Personality, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harming,

Introduction

Hello! I am the Founder and Director of Upaya Counseling, LLC. I provide therapy as well as supervision for counseling licensure. I have been a practicing counselor since 2009 and have served a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds and with varying presenting concerns. I am licensed in Missouri and in Illinois. My practice specializes in providing standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy as well as other evidence-based practices including treatments for PTSD, anxiety and depressive disorders, and more. I am a nationally-certified DBT Clinician by the Linehan Board of Certification, an Approved Clinical Supervisor by the Center for Credentialing and Education, and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor by the NBCC. In my free time, I love to work on home projects, play with my two dogs, exercise, and see movies at the theater. If you are interested in doing therapy or supervision with me, please reach out! Let's get acquainted.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPC #2010009075 (MO)
  • LCPC #180.011193 (IL)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • price per session $120 - $150

Locations

Upaya Counseling LLC
2001 S Hanley Rd Suite 195
Brentwood, MO 63144-1520
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Frequently asked questions

Is Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS offer telehealth appointments? Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS specialize in? Amanda Bittner, PHD, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL), CCMHC, ACS specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Borderline Personality, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, College Mental Health, Couples Counseling, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Family Conflict, Mindfulness, Personality Disorder, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender Issues, and Trauma.
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