Amanda Bumgarner, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

My clients describe me as:

A client told their mom once that I felt like a "friend." My hope is to make all clients feel accepted and cared for unconditionally during sessions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in the power of our thoughts and the messages that come through our bodies. Equally, I believe that we can grow and change our thoughts and that much knowledge can be learned through our bodies. It can be hard but we can learn and grow.

Together, we will:

Discover the uniqueness of you! What fills YOU up? What brings YOU peace? What does YOUR body need? This info becomes your armor and can help you move through challenges. We will also learn how to listen, use, and have confidence in your own voice.

I specialize in working with people who:

are struggling with confidence in different ways. Confidence in your Self, your voice, your body, your strengths. I believe that we have to get to know ourselves (for better or worse), accept ourselves, and then that work can lead to confidence.

I became a therapist because:

I never want anyone to feel like they don't have someone to support them.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

that I have a warm, calm environment with snacks!

More about me and my practice:

The name of my practice, Lucere (Counseling), means "to shine" in Latin. When I was a performer, and was performing choreography well, I visualized light coming from my extremities and my face. I want everyone to feel well and let their light shine.