Amanda Donnelly, Ph.D., L.P., L.P.C.C., B.C.B., N.C.C.
My name is Dr. Amanda Donnelly, and I am a licensed psychologist, specializing in health psychology. I obtained my master’s degree in counseling from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota and my doctoral degree in clinical psychology, specializing in health, from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Diego, California. I have been a mental health provider since 2011, and I have worked in various settings with patients experiencing many different mental health issues.
I provide therapy for general mental health issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, fears/phobias, fatigue, loneliness, and feelings of overwhelm and/or burnout. In addition, I specialize in health psychology, which means that I have the same training as a general psychologist, and I have also received training on the psychological aspects of physical health issues. So, I provide therapy for people who may be experiencing sleep issues, chronic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, and more. One might ask, “How could it be helpful to see a psychologist if I am experiencing physical health issues? Is it because they think it is all ‘in my head’?” No, absolutely not. Experiencing health issues can be very difficult. What psychologists can help with is working on ways to cope when living with physical health issues and to figure out ways to still live a life you truly value. I also work with people who are struggling with their mental health due to the pandemic. I use evidence-based therapy backed by research, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and biofeedback. My approach is nonjudgmental, and I encourage patients to share as much or as little as they would like in therapy. Then, together, we decide how and where to implement change.
I understand that you may have a busy schedule to work around, so in addition to normal business hours, I offer appointments before and after the typical workdays. Click Request Appointment to see my availability and schedule an appointment.
My Credentials:
What do the letters mean after my name?
Ph.D. = Doctor of Philosophy: I have my doctoral degree in clinical psychology, focused on health psychology. A doctoral degree is the highest level of education one can earn.
L.P. = Licensed Psychologist: I am licensed to practice psychology with the state of MN. In order to obtain this license, I had to complete a doctoral degree in psychology, pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (E.P.P.P), pass the MN Professional Responsibility Examination (P.R.E.), and complete a “postdoctoral” year of supervised psychological employment (1,800 hours of clinical work and supervision from an experienced licensed psychologist in MN).
L.P.C.C. = Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor: I am licensed to practice counseling with the state of MN. In order to obtain this license, I had to complete a master’s degree in counseling, pass the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), and complete two years of supervised clinical work (4,000 hours of clinical work and supervision from an experienced licensed psychologist or counselor in MN).
B.C.B. = Board Certified in Biofeedback: I am certified in biofeedback. In order to obtain this certification, I had to complete my bachelor’s degree in a health care field, hold a current health care license, complete 48 hours of didactic biofeedback education, complete a comprehensive physiology/human anatomy course, complete 20 contact hours practicing biofeedback training, and pass the certification examination.
N.C.C. = National Certified Counselor: I am a national certified counselor. To obtain this certification, I had to complete my master’s degree in counseling from a CACREP-accredited program, obtain a professional endorsement from a mental health professional, and pass the National Counseling Examination (N.C.E.).
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About Me
I am a licensed psychologist, specializing in health psychology. I am also certified in biofeedback.