Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Hi, my name is Amanda. I am a limited license clinical social worker specializing in working with individuals who have been impacted by the justice system, as well as those living with bipolar disorder, trauma, chronic illness, and disability.
My approach is person-centered, meaning I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role is not to tell you who to be—but to support you in understanding yourself, navigating challenges, and building a life that aligns with your values.
I work from a trauma-informed and systems-aware perspective. That means I don’t just look at symptoms—I look at the environments, systems, and experiences that shaped them. Many of the people I work with have had to survive in ways that were necessary at the time. In our work together, we create space to process those experiences and decide what you want moving forward.
My style is direct, honest, and grounded. I won’t offer empty reassurance or surface-level solutions. What I will offer is a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment—and be met with respect, curiosity, and real support.
In addition to clinical services, I also provide advocacy and support services, and program development services. Please see our Services & Products page for more information.
Email: Amanda@SoulForgedPathways.com
Supervising LCSW: Stephanie Rudow
Disclaimer: I hold a Limited License as a Master Social Worker (LLMSW) in the State of Michigan. In compliance with state licensing regulations, I practice under the direct clinical supervision of Stephanie Rudow, LCSW, while completing the required hours for full licensure.
Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis
Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD
Post Incarceration Syndrome
Grief, Loss
Justice-impacted individuals
Individuals with chronic illness/pain/disabilities
Caregivers/Loved ones
Adults
Individual Therapy
Assessment and Diagnosis
Risk and Reentry Assesments
ASI Assessments
Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments
Anxiety
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Disability Accommodations
Specialty: Assistance Animal Education and Accommodations
Dual Diagnosis
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self Advocacy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sleep or Insomnia
Substance Use & SUD Assessments
Suicidal Ideation
LGBTQIA+
Veterans
Women's Issues
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
Emotionally Focused
Humanistic
Liberation Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Parts Work
Person-Centered approach
Solution Focused Brief therapy (SFBT)
Somatic
Strengths-Based approach
Systems-aware framework
Trauma Focused