Meet Mental Health Therapist: Amanda Marks
A Passion for Healing: My Approach to Mental Health Therapy
Degrees, Licenses, & Memberships
Welcome, I’m Amanda!
I’m an EMDR therapist, yoga teacher, and lifelong believer in the human capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered, whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, an eating disorder, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck.
My journey into this work began with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs! And yes, I plan my life around football in the fall) and a Master's degree in Psychology with a Counseling specialization from Argosy University. Today, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and South Carolina, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Florida, and hold telehealth registration in Vermont. I am also a Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor in Georgia, providing supervision and consultation to newly licensed fellow therapists.
As a Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Approved Consultant in Training, I am passionate about helping both clients and clinicians experience the transformative power of EMDR. Whether I'm working directly with clients or supporting therapists through consultation and supervision, I love helping people build confidence, resilience, and trust in themselves.
In addition to my counseling work, I am a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. My training includes studies at Sama Yoga School and Asheville Yoga Center, with a focus on somatic practices, energetics, and yin yoga. These experiences continue to shape my holistic approach to healing by honoring the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. I love teaching yoga.
When I'm not in the therapy room, you'll find me splitting my time between Georgia and Florida with my husband, my three teenage step-sons (now all in college), and our labradoodle, Charlotte, who occasionally makes a surprise appearance during virtual sessions. I love traveling, spending time outdoors (especially at the beach and mountains - don’t ask me to pick), moving my body, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
I am proud to be a member of the Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia, IAEDP, EMDRIA and The Trauma Recovery Network. Through the Trauma Recovery Network, I support efforts to bring trauma-informed care to communities impacted by natural disasters, violence, and other critical events.
Above all, I believe healing happens in the context of connection, compassion, and curiosity. It would be an honor to be part of your journey.
Clinical Experience
My professional experience has included working in psychiatric hospitals and emergency rooms throughout the Atlanta area, where I conducted mental health assessments and supported individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. I have also worked in inpatient and day-treatment settings, providing care to adolescents and women navigating eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and related challenges.
One of my greatest passions is helping people heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. I believe that every person deserves to feel at home in their body, and I am committed to promoting body respect, body neutrality, and body trust. As a non-diet therapist, I practice from a weight-inclusive perspective and incorporate the principles of Intuitive Eating into my work whenever appropriate.
Beyond the therapy room, I have spoken at dance camps and sorority chapter meetings about cultivating a healthy body image and navigating the pressures that can impact self-worth and confidence. I also lead meditation groups, facilitate retreats, and create opportunities for women to reconnect with themselves, deepen self-compassion, and find freedom from the constant struggle with food and body image.
Whether I am working with clients individually, leading a group, or teaching other clinicians, my goal is always the same: to help people move from self-criticism and survival toward greater self-understanding, healing, and connection.
Therapy in Fl, GA, SC and VT
Using IFS Informed EMDR therapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, and other evidence-based modalities, I work alongside you to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck and help you move toward and actually embody healing, resilience, and meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, holistic, and tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Whether you're struggling with the impact of past experiences, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life, or simply longing to feel more connected to yourself, you don't have to navigate it alone. Together, we'll create a path forward that feels authentic, sustainable, and aligned with the life you want to live.
Healing is possible, and I'd be honored to support you on that journey.
Yoga
My yoga journey began during one of the most difficult events of my life, the death of my dad. What started as a way to cope with grief quickly became a powerful tool for healing. Through movement, breathwork, and meditation, I discovered a deeper connection to myself and a way to process emotions that words alone couldn't reach.
As my personal practice grew, so did my curiosity about the therapeutic potential of yoga. After attending a transformational yoga retreat in the Tuscan mountainside of Italy (fresh pasta, local wine and yoga, sign me up!), I knew I wanted to deepen my understanding and learn how to integrate these practices into my work helping others heal.
I completed my first yoga teacher training in 2016 with Isabelle Casey at Be Yoga in Marietta, GA and have continued studying ever since. In 2021, I completed the Asheville Yoga Center's Advanced Yoga Studies Program, earning my designation as a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. My additional training includes Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Douglas Johnson of Mahapatha Yoga School and certification as a RAD Roller Yoga Instructor specializing in myofascial release.
My teaching style is deeply influenced by both my work as a psychotherapist and my own healing journey. I am especially drawn to yin, restorative, and slow-flow yoga practices because they create space to slow down, regulate the nervous system, and cultivate a stronger mind-body connection. My passion lies in helping people use movement, breath, and mindfulness as tools for healing, self-compassion, and resilience.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of leading workshops on topics including anxiety and stress management, trauma recovery, body acceptance, mindfulness, and myofascial release. I was also honored to co-teach a 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India, at Preksha Yoga Ashram under the direction of Yogi Madhav.
Today, I continue to blend my backgrounds in psychotherapy and yoga, offering classes, workshops, retreats, and experiences designed to support whole-person healing. Whether on the yoga mat or in the therapy room, my goal is the same: to help people reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and create a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and authentic.