Amanda Effertz
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (727) 761-5834

Do you wake up feeling anxious? Or worried about your children, spouse, or significant other? Are you struggling to connect with the people in your life that matter the most? Have you reached a part of your life where you don’t know what to do next? Together we will explore your problem areas so that you can create the life you want. I use a warm and empathetic approach to help you reach your goals.
Sometimes we only know what to do once we are able to talk about our problems with someone. Therapy can support your efforts to create healthy relationships with your loved ones, yourself, and others around you. I can also help you through the times when you feel you are at your lowest or a turning point in your life.
You deserve to be heard, your feelings validated, and a space to feel welcome and safe. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you through whatever you face.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Amanda Effertz now - (727) 761-5834
Let's Connect (727) 761-5834

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $175
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Oscar Health
- Surest
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Amanda Effertz
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (727) 761-5834
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Florida / IMT4123 Supervised by Sheri Lawrence (Florida / MT2275) Amanda Effertz
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Capella University, Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2024
- Membership with American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Autism Informed Professsional / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Neurodivergence
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Collaborative
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Changing Tides Counseling
34931 US Hwy 19 N Suite 117
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
(727) 761-5834Email Me
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Amanda Effertz
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Take the first step to help. Call now - (727) 761-5834