
Amanda Bechtel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, ATR-BC, LCPC, LCPAT
Verified by Psychology Today
9413 Fens Hollow, Laurel, MD 20723
Let's Connect (202) 499-6060

I am trained as both a counselor and an art therapist. I like to work with clients who have difficulty identifying or expressing their emotions. Art therapy is a way of working that helps you to express and experience thoughts and feelings when words fail. You do not need any artistic skill to do art therapy - just a willingness to explore with a sense of curiosity. I am certified in Internal Family Systems and integrate this approach into art and sandtray therapy.
I use an integrated approach that focuses on developing acceptance, trust, and security from which to approach difficult life issues and emotions. I integrate the talk therapy with art therapy and body awareness to allow for the whole person - body, mind and spirt - to be involved in the therapy process.
Many clients I work with are struggling with issues of body image and their relationship with food. I have worked with clients struggling with eating disorders for the past 15 years. In addition, I use art therapy to treat symptoms of trauma, depression, anxiety, self-injurious behavior and substance abuse.
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Amanda Bechtel
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (202) 499-6060
Let's Connect (202) 499-6060

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 499-6060

Amanda Bechtel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor,
MS,
ATR-BC,
LCPC,
LCPAT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC2961
- Certificate from IFS Institute 0506 / 2018
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board ATR-BC 08-075 / 2012
- Attended Mount Mary College, Graduated 2006
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Eating Disorders
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10),
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Children (6 to 10),
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Internal Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (202) 499-6060

Amanda Bechtel
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor,
MS,
ATR-BC,
LCPC,
LCPAT
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022