Healing is a shared journey, and finding a truly safe place to be completely honest is rare. If you are navigating a heavy chapter, I want to offer a space where you can simply breathe and be heard. And I do not mean in the metaphysical sense. I mean in the sense that I’m actively having conversations and setting real, personal, and attainable goals with you.
Therapy is a vital resource that provides clinical treatment. Peer support serves as a companion to that care (and the little research we have on the new field of peer support seems to indicate it is a valuable addition to therapy). It is never a substitute for therapy. Rather, it is an opportunity to connect with someone who understands complex realities firsthand.
I have spent a decade advocating and coordinating care for those who need help the most. I have done everything from holding babies born addicted to being present at the end of someone’s life. I have worked with special needs folks, supported people in mental health crisis, provided direct crisis care for trans teenagers, and have literally talked someone off the ledge (a few times).
I do not say all this to brag. I say it in an effort to show that not much phases me, and you will not be judged. These lived experiences allow me to offer genuine, empathic guidance and a grounded connection.
If you could use an extra layer of support, I currently have openings for new clients. I specialize in Bipolar Disorder and LGBTQ+ Support. Your first session is free (I believe you should find out if I’m a good fit before you pay).
Visit experienceknows.com/guide/amanda-ferguson to connect.