Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Amanda Hager, LPC

New Jersey | Online sessions in New Jersey | English  |  Book with Amanda »

Collaborative counseling that centers your story

Details

NameAmanda Hager
CredentialsLPC
Based inNew Jersey
Licensed inNew Jersey
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice8

About Amanda

Amanda Hager is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey. She frames therapy as an active, collaborative process and spends time learning who each person is before suggesting next steps. Amanda values flexibility and adapts her approach as needs change over time.

She pays attention to how personal histories and wider systems shape a person's story. That includes family stories, cultural expectations, and social pressures. Amanda prefers approaches that treat people as whole, not as a list of symptoms to be fixed.

Background and approach

Amanda has eight years of clinical experience and has worked with concerns such as eating-related issues, attention differences, grief, and high-risk thoughts or behaviors. She also has experience with LGBTQ and transgender matters and with people living with HIV/AIDS. These areas inform how she listens and responds in session.

Her practice draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy among other approaches. That means she helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and look for strengths they can build on. Sessions aim to be practical and grounded, with space to name what matters most to the client.

The room she creates is nonjudgmental and open. People can bring topics they may not feel safe talking about elsewhere. Amanda focuses on understanding each person's experience and on finding manageable steps forward.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Amanda works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
  • Existential Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amanda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amanda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Amanda uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they live by and to rewrite unhelpful narratives. This approach can be useful for relationship patterns, identity questions, body image concerns, and the impact of family history.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and offering empathic support. That style helps people feel heard while they identify their own goals and next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda treats selection of methods as a collaborative process and will help figure out which approach fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people see visual cues and have fuller conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care across busy schedules and different life demands.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Amanda works with a wide range of concerns including LGBT-related issues, relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy matters, depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and person-focused. Amanda uses Narrative and Client-Centered ideas to help people examine their stories and highlight personal strengths.

What is her clinical background?

She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and with a range of issues including eating-related concerns, ADHD, grief, and high-risk thoughts or behaviors.

What credentials and location are listed?

Amanda holds the LPC credential, listed as NJ LPC, and she practices in New Jersey.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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