Amanda Flowers Peterson, MA (she/her)

*Currently Accepting New Clients In-Person Only – With Weekend Availability*

Accepted insurances, plans may vary, always call to verify: BCBS, HP, UCare, Aetna, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, Cigna, HealthEZ/America's PPO

Hello, I'm Amanda, a Pre-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Emerald Therapy, dedicated to supporting youth athletes in enhancing their mental game, guiding young people through the transition from childhood to adolescence, and working with individuals who experience neurodivergence. My practice also focuses on intersectional identity development, helping clients navigate the complexities of their multifaceted identities. My primary goal is to guide clients in living meaningful lives while managing the challenges they encounter as their authentic selves. I am passionate about empowering my clients to reclaim the power that adversity may have been taken from them.

Areas of Expertise:

• Play Therapy
• Interpersonal Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Multicultural Therapy

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Education in Education Leadership from Penn State University: Fall 2025
• Master's Degree in Mental Health Clinical Counseling from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: May 2022
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Biblical Theological Studies from University of Northwestern with a minor in Criminal Justice: May 2007

Professional Experience:
Since beginning my career in 2010, I have been committed to advocating for my clients, emphasizing their holistic development and empowerment. I have developed comprehensive programs to support personal, academic, and professional growth in academic institutions, faith-based nonprofits, and government agencies. In 2019, I chose to become a clinical therapist when I realized the need for holistic support beyond what my previous training provided. My work addresses the complex influences of marginalization, focusing on disability justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and issues related to gender and race across various aspects of identity.

About Me:
I bring a diverse background to my therapy practice as an African American and Native American woman on the autism spectrum, who was raised in a single-parent household in rural America. I am committed to being anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-ableist, with a focus on pro-Black, womanist, and inclusive practices. Additionally, I integrate my Christian faith and experience as a pastor and spiritual development teacher into my work. Outside the therapy room, I enjoy staying active through running and yoga, exploring new restaurants, listening to various music genres, working on seasonal interior design projects, attending my children’s sports events, and spending quality time with family across the Midwest.

Amanda is available Mondays and weekends for scheduling. She can be reached by leaving a message with the office at (651) 504-4297 or by emailing her at apeterson@emeraldtherapyllc.com. Online self-scheduling is on our appointments and portal page or at emeraldtherapy.clientsecure.me.