Amanda Melbostad

Student Art Therapy Intern - She/They

Therapeutic Approach

I am a relational therapist committed to building strong, compassionate connections with my clients through a holistic approach that blends an existential-humanistic lens, interpersonal neurobiology (brain science based attachment), and narrative (the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape our understanding of the world). My approach centers on trauma-informed care, emphasizing the importance of the mind-body connection. I aim to create a space where clients can safely explore their deeper selves through mindfulness and creative expression through a variety of mediums including digital photography, fiber arts, writing, clay, painting & drawing. My work is non-traditional, focusing on somatic awareness and helping clients understand how their nervous system affects their mental health. My client sessions are a journey that begins with tuning into the body, moves through creative exploration, and ends with mindful reflection on the changes experienced during the process.

I work from a neuroqueer, anti-racist framework, blending trauma-informed care with art and somatic therapy. My therapeutic approach is rooted in creative expression and mindfulness which helps guide clients back into connection with their sense of self. I believe in balancing evidence-based tools with the magic and mystery of ancient techniques, embracing both modern psychology and timeless healing practices. My therapeutic focus includes somatics, trauma, grief & loss of all kinds, identity shifts/transitions, LGBTQIA+ experiences and toxic work environments. Together, we explore creativity and how it can deepen the therapeutic relationship, opening new pathways for healing.

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