Amanda

Ms Amanda Mauro

Psychotherapist

“I am a firm believer that we are the product of all of our experiences, both good and bad, and the individuals whose paths cross with ours throughout our life. This does not mean that our painful past experiences have to dictate and restrict how we live our lives today. We can create education, support and compassion together that allows us to listen to our nervous systems and promote trauma healing. My passion is to support people in finding their strength from different experiences and help to foster positive growth and resilience.”

About Me

Hi, Amanda here, pronouns she/her/hers. Originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA, I moved to The Netherlands in 2016. I have two Bachelors in Science from Western Carolina University; BS in Psychology & BS in Anthropology. I completed my Master’s in Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling from Webster Leiden Campus- Webster University in 2018. I have also completed Compassion Inquiry training, have studied Polyvagal and other Somatic techniques to help support my clients. This experience allowed me the opportunity to grow professionally, as well as personally. Having first-hand experience of what being an immigrant truly looks like, I can empathize and understand the hard-ship, frustration and struggles that come with relocating and starting a life in a new environment. As a trauma survivor myself, I continue to go down my journey of healing and as a result bring different techniques and real-life perspective into my sessions with clients.

Approach

Your nervous system becomes our roadmap, and I guide gentle, paced steps that help you notice safety, tolerate intensity and make different choices in daily life. In sessions we use small, manageable exposures alongside grounding, movement and reflective dialogue so progress feels steady rather than overwhelming; between sessions I offer brief, practical practices to reinforce calm and agency. Work is collaborative and tailored to where you are—teen or adult—respecting pace and context in The Hague or online. People who’ve felt stuck by past harm often find this somatic-paced approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

I provide the option to work with online or in-person (I am in the office (Voorburg) on Mondays and Tuesdays). Working days are Monday- Friday and two Saturdays a month. While my work is based on nervous system/regulation and somatic healing, I also add in other techniques and approaches to fit what you, the client, are interested in. Part of this journey is learning to work together and find that whats for you and what doesn't- there isn't a one size fits all.

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Credentials

Registrations

Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP)

Psychotherapist

KvK- Chamber of Commerce

Qualifications

Webster University

Western University

Western University

Memberships

Netherlands Institute of Psychologists (NIP)

Full Member

Membership: 229885.

Service Areas

In-Person (The Hague) and online available

In-person & Online

Voorburg, Zuid-Holland 2274 XA

Netherlands

Voorburg, Netherlands