Amanda Burner, MSW, LCSW (ND), LICSW (MN)

Hi, Welcome to Becoming Balanced! I’m so glad you are here and considering therapy. I believe people don’t NEED therapy, they DESERVE it! Everyone should have the opportunity in their life to sit with someone supportive and non-judgmental and be able to say whatever is on their mind. My therapy style is very relaxed and collaborative. I believe you know yourself best and are capable of making changes. My job is to provide the space to do this and give you some tools to help facilitate the healing process.

A little bit about me: I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Dakota and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Minnesota. I got my Masters in Social Work at the University of North Dakota in 2014. I have experience working with all ages in a variety of settings including in-home family therapy, integrated health therapy embedded in primary care, and outpatient therapy. I have a passion for working with older adults and helping them work through all the changes that happen in that period of our lives. I also really enjoy working with Women with ADHD. I love working with moms by validating all the parenting struggles and encouraging them to find creative ways to find balance in their chaotic lives. Other specialties include anxiety and depression, perinatal mental health, chronic health conditions, young adults, grief and loss, burnout/stress, self-esteem, and relationship struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the foundation of my therapy approach, but I pull in other modalities to tailor treatment to my clients’ needs.

Outside of work, I am a loving wife and mom of two young children. They take up most of my time, but I am working on finding more of a balance. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being at the lake in the summer or outside in nature, watching TV, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. When I have time, I enjoy being creative and learning new things.

Back to you: I know starting therapy can be intimidating, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Therapy looks different for everyone as we all have unique needs. Whether you want to learn skills to better manage everyday stressors, work through difficult situations and emotions, or just want someone to listen and validate, I will work WITH you to create the best treatment plan and provide a safe place to work toward YOUR goals.

I look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and supporting you in this journey.