Fluent in speaking teenager.
Hello, my name is Amanda and I created Unicorn Therapy due to a very persistent parent wanting me to provide continued care to her kiddo (much love to SS). My practice is currently part time, with available hours on the weekends and some weekday evenings. The name Unicorn Therapy came from a comic book-ish poster I saw when I was in grad school of a therapist and on the therapy couch was a Unicorn, the comment bubble above the therapist said "you need to believe in yourself." This resonated greatly with me especially when it comes to working with teens, because they are so smart, and have so much resilience. They really just need someone to believe in them and truly feel heard. I have training/experience in various models and have worked 7+plus years working with teens in various settings (school based, homeless shelter and PHP), allowing me to provide truly individualized therapy no matter the diagnosis or background of the teen. That being said, my style is not for everyone. I am caring, compassionate and also direct, holding my clients accountable. So if your teen likes therapists with soft voices, that don't talk much, say things like "how does that make you feel," and then stare at them for 20 minutes, then I'm not a good fit. If your teen likes to laugh, have space to express their emotions, be respected and can handle direct feedback, then I'm their person.
Costs
Unicorn Therapy is currently private pay only. Prices posted on website are standard pricing, Documentation can be provided to request reimbursement from insurance for OON (out of network) services. Please contact me at Amanda.thomas@unicorntherapyllc.com for information on types of sessions provided, pricing, scheduling times, sliding scale and previous client discounts.
Amanda Thomas
MA,LMFT, EMDR Therapist