Amanda Dixon

LMHC, RPT • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Virtual or In-person

About

With a passion for helping others discover their truths and create new paths in life, Amanda Dixon, LMHC, RPT, brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and owner of her practice. Amanda's therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in the belief that every individual has the innate ability to heal and grow, given the right support and environment.

Amanda specializes in working with a diverse range of clients, from children and teens to adults, addressing a wide spectrum of mental health challenges. Her areas of expertise include anxiety, binge eating, attachment and relational challenges, life transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, and adoption issues. She also has a particular affinity for working with introverts and empaths, recognizing the unique strengths and challenges these individuals face in today's world.

As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), Amanda incorporates creative and expressive therapies into her practice, believing in the power of play to facilitate healing and growth. Her therapeutic toolkit is rich and varied, including Person-Centered Therapy, Attachment Therapy, EMDR, Expressive Arts Modalities, Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This diverse range of approaches allows her to tailor her treatment to each client's unique needs and preferences.

Amanda's educational background includes a Master's degree from The State University of New York at New Paltz, and she is licensed in New York as a Mental Health Counselor. Her commitment to ongoing professional development is evident in her memberships with the Mental Health Counselor's Association of New York, the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Mental Health Counselor's Association, and the Association for Play Therapy.

At the heart of Amanda's practice is a deep love for the work she does and a genuine enthusiasm for bearing witness to her clients' life stories. She views therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside her clients as they explore their inner worlds and work towards their goals. Whether offering in-person or telehealth sessions, Amanda creates a warm, accepting space where clients can feel safe to share, explore, and grow.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master of Science, New Paltz, NY

Certifications, Memberships & Training

  • Registered Play Therapist
  • Mental Health Counselor's Association of New York
  • Hudson Valley Chapter, Mental Health Counselor's Association
  • Association for Play Therapy

State Licenses

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY

Specialties & Expertise

Specializations

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues or Type
  • Child or Adolescent
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues

State Licenses

  • New York

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Locations

Amanda Dixon Mental Health Counseling - Poughkeepsie Office
488 Freedom Plains Rd, Suite #127
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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