About
She understands the challenges of adjusting to motherhood, infertility, experiencing vicarious trauma, and healing from adverse childhood experiences. Amanda's goal is to help her clients believe in their heart what they know in their brain, and she offers a supportive and empowering approach to therapy. She has received specialized training in perinatal care, including birth traumas and loss, and is certified in EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT. Amanda is familiar with the culture of being a first responder and can help her clients achieve a fulfilling home life and let go of work events. In their first few sessions, Amanda and her clients work together to understand their goals for therapy and find effective strategies to start feeling better.
Insurance & payment
Amanda Johnston accepts Aetna, Anthem, Anthem HealthKeepers, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, CareFirst, and Carelon Behavioral Health insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sentara Health Plans
Listed fee: $120 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Perinatal therapy
Amanda specializes in working with women in the perinatal period, including pregnancy, postpartum, and infertility.
Trauma-focused therapy
Amanda is certified in EMDR and Trauma-focused CBT and can help individuals with a complex trauma history.
First responder support
Amanda is familiar with the culture of being a first responder and can help her clients achieve a fulfilling home life and let go of work events.