AUTHOR

Amanda Knose LCSW

Licensing & Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SW18206

Professional Background

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. She graduated with her Master of Social Work in 2018 from the University at Buffalo. She decided to chase the sunshine down in Florida upon graduating, where she began her professional career working primarily with children, adolescents, teens, and young adults for a community mental health agency. This population tended to have various backgrounds of trauma and mental health issues.

Amanda founded her private practice in 2021, Ground and Grow Your Mind Therapy, LLC, where she specializes in working with teens and young adults experiencing symptoms related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict including communication and boundary setting.

Amanda utilizes strengths-based, person-centered, eclectic, and holistic approaches in her work with her clients. She believes the mind-body connection and bringing awareness to ones’ emotions are crucial aspects to the healing process. She includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meditation, grounding, art-based activities, journaling, and psychoeducation within her practice.

Education:

Master of Social Work, University at Buffalo
Bachelors in Psychology, University at Buffalo
Associates in Dietetics, Erie Community College

Areas of Focus

Amanda Knose is the founder of Ground and Grow Your Mind Therapy, LLC, specializes in supporting teens and young adults through life transitions, relationship issues, and mental health challenges using a holistic approach blending CBT, mindfulness, and psychoeducation. With a focus on empowerment and growth, Amanda creates a nurturing environment for clients to cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and positive change.

Amanda Knose employs various therapeutic methods as part of her practice, including:

Supporting teens and young adults through life changes and transitions
Addressing interpersonal relationship issues including communication and boundaries
Individual therapy for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and women’s relationship issues

Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness, grounding, journaling, and psychoeducation
Family therapy for clients under 18, emphasizing positive parenting and relevant psychoeducation for teen symptomology
Specializing in OCD, particularly addressing obsessive thoughts on sexuality and relationships

Ashwagandha for Anxiety: Benefits, Side Effects, & Uses

Ashwagandha is an herb that is believed to offer various health benefits, including reduced anxiety, stress relief, and improved immune system functioning. It has been used in traditional Indian medicine for many years, but can also be accessed easily within the United States. For some individuals, Ashwagandha can be a useful addition to their anxiety treatment.

October 10, 2022

Meditation for ADHD: 5 Techniques & How To Get Started

Those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be interested in trying complementary interventions or techniques to help in managing their symptoms. Meditation is a holistic technique that can be added as a part of traditional treatment plans. Practicing meditation may improve one’s overall mental and physical health, as well as their quality of life.

October 10, 2022

Meditation for OCD: Benefits, Techniques, and Exercises to Try

Meditation for OCD: Benefits, Techniques, & Exercises to Try

Meditation can ease some OCD symptoms by offering a sense of calm and well-being, easing fearful narratives, and shifting attention back to the present moment. Studies show that meditation can heighten the effects of other forms of OCD treatment for some people.

October 10, 2022

Meditation for PTSD: How It Helps & Exercises to Try

Meditation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is considered a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and has been found to help relieve symptoms by lowering stress, improving mood, and reducing intrusive thoughts.

October 10, 2022