Amanda Ulmer, LPC-MH, LPC - Therapist in South Dakota

About Amanda

Amanda Ulmer is a licensed professional counselor with a warm, accepting style. She uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people handle stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and everyday parenting concerns. Amanda aims to make sessions feel calm and respectful so parents can focus on next steps rather than feeling judged.

She draws on a mix of evidence-informed approaches to match what each person needs. That can include exploring attachment patterns that repeat in relationships.

Background and approach

It can also mean using cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Amanda also brings dialectical skills when emotions feel intense and hard to manage. Her work is grounded in listening first.

She asks about current struggles and what matters most to the client. Then she and the client set clear, manageable goals and try practical strategies between sessions. Progress is measured in small, concrete steps rather than abstract promises.

Amanda has six years of clinical experience and is licensed in South Dakota as LPC-MH and LPC. Those credentials reflect her training and state licensure. She offers sessions in English and focuses on making therapy accessible and understandable for busy parents.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative, down-to-earth approach. Sessions are aimed at helping clients gain coping skills, clearer communication, and more confidence in parenting and relationships. Amanda values respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amanda commonly uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and parenting. This approach helps clients notice repeating patterns and try different ways of relating in families and close relationships.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's pace. That approach is useful when someone needs a safe space to sort through feelings and figure out priorities.

Finally, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT offers practical tools for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and tackling everyday parenting stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda helps clients decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily routines. She will check in and adjust the plan as work progresses rather than sticking to one method from the start.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to follow up between meetings. Many parents find the flexibility reduces travel time and helps maintain consistency in care.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda often address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, family problems, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is accepting and practical. She listens first, then uses concrete tools like cognitive techniques and emotion regulation skills to solve immediate problems.

What is her background and experience?

Amanda has six years of clinical experience helping people with emotional regulation, motivation, and relationship patterns. She emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step progress.

What credentials and location are listed for Amanda?

She holds the credentials LPC-MH and LPC with license numbers SD LPC-MH LPC-MH30722 and AZ LPC LPC-23366. She is based in South Dakota.

Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow different ways to connect depending on what fits the client's routine.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for starting therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: South Dakota, Arizona
Languages: English

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