Amanda Shaneberger

LPC, Limited Licensed Psychologist

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Locations

Northwest Clinic
2118 3 Mile Rd. NW,
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Patient Ages

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child

“I didn’t know I would become a counselor, but decided to pursue a different direction after realizing that a career in teaching wasn’t the best fit for me. Working closely with children and adolescents in residential care provided the inspiration I needed to eventually pursue a career in counseling. While I enjoyed teaching, I truly love being a counselor! I still see myself as an educator, but my “classroom” is much smaller now and the rewards seem even greater.”

As a relationship-based counselor, Amanda relies on the therapeutic powers of play to facilitate communication, boost confidence, promote emotional wellness, teach coping skills, and encourage social connection in a safe, playful and welcoming environment.

Trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, Amanda believes that for real growth to occur, there must be a trusting relationship between counselor and client. As a counselor, she feels honored to witness the vulnerability and strength her clients display as they learn and grow through the therapeutic process. She prioritizes working alongside her clients to find the best therapeutic approach to fit their goals and needs.

Amanda is a Limited Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in work with children, adolescents and their families at the Pine Rest Northwest Clinic. She received her Bachelor’s in Education from Central Michigan University in 2002 and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University in 2006. She became a Registered Play Therapist in 2009 and is an active member, and former board member, of the Michigan Association for Play Therapy, as well as a graduate of the Association for Play Therapy’s Leadership Academy. Amanda is also an active participant in the local Postpartum Emotional Support Program, participates in the Michigan Statewide Coalition for Perinatal Mood Disorders, and is featured in Postpartum Support International’s provider directory.

Amanda Shaneberger participates in the Diversity Collective.

Specialties

Treatment

  • Childhood Behavior Problems
  • Family Therapy
  • Infant Mental Health/Early Childhood
  • Parent and Child Issues
  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (Pregnancy and Postpartum)
  • PTSD/Trauma/Abuse

Articles By Amanda Shaneberger

8 Tips for Helping Children with Back to School Concerns

8 Tips for Helping Children with Back to School Concerns

Back to school can be an exciting time, but it’s common for children to be a bit anxious. All children can benefit from feeling prepared, and parents can play a big role in helping ease back to school fears.

Understanding How Play Therapy Works

Understanding How Play Therapy Works

Learn how play therapy by a Licensed Play Therapist can help children of all ages cope with trauma difficult and emotions.

Kids, Parenting and Holiday Stress

Kids, Parenting and Holiday Stress

Busy schedules and too much excitement can make the holidays a challenging time for kids. Amanda Shaneberger, MA, LPC, shares parenting tips to help keep the holiday season merry and bright–for you and your littles!

Free Play is Essential for Children’s Development

Free Play is Essential for Children’s Development

Unsupervised and unstructured play is essential for a child’s healthy physical, social, cognitive and creative development! Tips on how to incorporate free play into your family routine.

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