AMANDA L CUTTING
CLINICAL COUNSELOR / ART THERAPIST / LCPC ATR
"Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions."
- Shannon L. Alder
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Are you struggling to authentically connect with others — or with yourself? Do you often feel lost, isolated, rejected, or riddled with self-doubt? Trauma and anxiety run deeper than most people realize, shaping the defense mechanisms our brains built to protect us. When those mechanisms no longer serve us, they become obstacles — creating patterns that leave us feeling lonely and misunderstood.
With over 20 years of experience as a trauma-informed clinical counselor and registered art therapist, I'm committed to helping you find your way through. We'll work together to identify your goals, explore what's underneath, and build a personalized treatment plan that leads to stronger connections, deeper self-understanding, and a more fulfilling life.
I offer a nonjudgmental, open space where you can explore what's hardest to say. Ready to take the first step? Schedule a free consultation today.
My Approach to Healing
Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities to create a treatment approach that's tailored to you — your history, your goals, and how you process the world.
Art Therapy As a registered art therapist and visual artist, I believe deeply in the power of the creative process. Art therapy offers a non-confrontational path to exploring internal conflict — no artistic skill required. By engaging both visual and verbal processing, we can access deeper layers of sensory memory and emotion that talk therapy alone may not reach.
EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of the most extensively researched approaches to trauma treatment available. Through bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their grip — allowing you to move forward without being pulled back.
Sex Therapy Sexuality and intimacy are central to how we experience ourselves and our relationships, yet they're often the hardest things to talk about. As a CSTIP-candidate sex therapist, I provide a safe, shame-free space to explore concerns around intimacy, desire, identity, sexual trauma, and relational connection. Whether you're navigating these issues individually or with a partner, this work is approached with the same care, curiosity, and respect as every other aspect of healing.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) CBT helps identify the thought patterns and behaviors that keep us stuck. Together we work to recognize those cycles, challenge them, and replace them with healthier ways of thinking and responding.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) IFS offers a compassionate framework for understanding the different "parts" of ourselves — including the protective ones that developed for good reasons but may now be getting in the way. This approach fosters deep self-awareness and lasting internal harmony.
Services & Fees
Insurance Coverage
I am an in network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL (PPO) health insurance.
I may also be able to accept Out-of-Network benefits for other insurance companies. You may need to submit these claims yourself in order to receive reimbursement. If you contact your insurance company and ask about Behavioral Health benefits for outpatient psychotherapy in an office setting, you can get a quote for the amount you may owe per session.
I accept the following methods of payment:
Cash, Check, or Credit/Debit (Visa or MasterCard)
Services:
Initial Intake session:
$200 (60-90 minutes)
Individual Session:
$175 (50 minutes)
Couples/Family Session:
$200 (50 minutes)
Forms & Documents
Please fill out and bring with you the following forms before your initial session:
Contact Me
Questions? Need to make an appointment?
Call 773-492-0661 from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm (Monday - Friday) or send me a message here.
24 hours needed for all cancellations.