Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Email Me
or
Email Me

Amanda Altu

Counselor, LMHC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Call Me
Let's Connect (813) 859-6222
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Available online only
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
Hello! I'm Amanda, a licensed mental health counselor and behavior therapist serving Florida and Colorado via telehealth. In 2025, I founded Undivided Heart Mental Health, a practice centered around evidence-based and client-centered care that supports both teens and adults individually as they practice effective behavior change and mindfulness along with providing parent coaching for families with children currently managing mental health challenges. My vision is to empower each client to pursue a meaningful life aligned with their values and goals. It would be an honor to collaborate with you on working toward your goals!
Call or Amanda Altu now for a free 15 minute consultation - (813) 859-6222

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

(813) 859-6222
My website
Currently accepting virtual clients in Florida and Colorado. Please visit website to see my current availability!
I specialize in Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues and Personality Disorders 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
It would be an honor to collaborate with you!
Amanda Altu
Let's Connect (813) 859-6222
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

(813) 859-6222
My website
Currently accepting virtual clients in Florida and Colorado. Please visit website to see my current availability!
I specialize in Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues and Personality Disorders 
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
It would be an honor to collaborate with you!
Amanda Altu

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
"
Finances should never prevent someone from obtaining quality mental health, if this is a barrier for you- let's chat about it!
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222
"
Finances should never prevent someone from obtaining quality mental health, if this is a barrier for you- let's chat about it!
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH23419 Amanda Altu
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Colorado LPC 0023369 / 2026
"
Advanced training in Cognitive Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Non-Crisis Intervention and preceptorship for fellow therapists.
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222
"
Advanced training in Cognitive Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Non-Crisis Intervention and preceptorship for fellow therapists.
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Personality Disorders

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Caregivers
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting a child managing mental health
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Work life balance for professional helpers
"
I have worked with children and their families over the past 10 years in several capacities to include work as a child welfare social worker, an advocate for foster and adoptive families and as a behavior therapist for children and teens in crisis along with children and adults managing high acuity symptoms. Therapy will focus on Awareness, Acceptance and taking healthy Action steps toward goals.
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222
"
I have worked with children and their families over the past 10 years in several capacities to include work as a child welfare social worker, an advocate for foster and adoptive families and as a behavior therapist for children and teens in crisis along with children and adults managing high acuity symptoms. Therapy will focus on Awareness, Acceptance and taking healthy Action steps toward goals.
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222

4 Endorsements

Katherine Troy
Katherine Troy
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Amanda is a highly skilled and compassionate clinician I have had the honor to work with. She is a fierce advocate for her clients. I have worked with Amanda for years and I am happy to refer anyone that may be in need of her expertise and care!
Cindy Toyinbo
Cindy Toyinbo
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Working with Amanda as a colleague was and will always be such a pleasure! She utilizes trauma informed approaches and truly cares for her clients!
Julia McClure
Julia McClure
CounselorLMHC
Amanda is an amazing counselor with stellar clinical skills and a true advocate for her clients. I've had the pleasure of working with her for years and would highly recommend her.
Angelique Sever
Angelique Sever
CounselorLMHC
I had the pleasure of working with Amanda in community mental health and witnessed firsthand her exceptional counseling skills. Her deep empathy, clinical insight, and ability to create a safe, supportive space make her an outstanding therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
"
Treatment will focus on learning healthy coping skills to manage stressors, gaining insight into maladaptive behaviors, validating feelings and thoughts along with practicing helpful behavior change all while leaning into what each client values as we collaboratively work towards both their short-term and long-term goals.
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222
"
Treatment will focus on learning healthy coping skills to manage stressors, gaining insight into maladaptive behaviors, validating feelings and thoughts along with practicing helpful behavior change all while leaning into what each client values as we collaboratively work towards both their short-term and long-term goals.
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (813) 859-6222

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Saint Petersburg, FL 33705

(813) 859-6222
"
Currently accepting virtual clients in Florida and Colorado. Please visit website to see my current availability!
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 859-6222
"
Currently accepting virtual clients in Florida and Colorado. Please visit website to see my current availability!
Photo of Amanda Altu, Counselor, LMHC
Amanda Altu
Counselor, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (813) 859-6222