Amanda earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota, Morris and her master’s in forensic psychology from the University of North Dakota. With years of experience in special education, intensive outpatient programming, crisis response, and advocacy she is motivated to work with youth and young adult survivors of trauma and abuse.
As a Restoring Power Advocate, Amanda offers legal advocacy, safety planning, emotional support, goal exploration, and resource sharing. She brings her expertise in the intricacies of recovery from sexual trauma as well as her passion for witnessing, empowering, and supporting survivors at any stage of their journey. She is dedicated to demystifying system processes and meeting the needs of survivors. Amanda utilizes a trauma-informed and client-centered approach to unsure that clients feel safe, empowered, and heard.
