Amanda is a dedicated and compassionate School Psychologist with a deep commitment to supporting children, families, and educators through a holistic and inclusive approach. With a strong background in both educational and clinical settings, Amanda brings a wealth of experience in psychological assessment, intervention planning, and advocacy for children’s mental health and learning needs.
Amanda earned her degree in School Psychology from Argosy University in 2014 and has since worked across various environments, including public schools, private clinics, and community mental health organizations. Her career began as a mental health case manager for the state of Arizona, where she worked closely with families navigating complex mental health systems, ensuring children and adolescents received the necessary support and resources.
Amanda’s professional philosophy is centered on seeing the whole child—recognizing their unique strengths and challenges while bridging the gap between clinical psychology and education. She believes that effective support for children requires collaboration between families, educators, and clinicians, ensuring that interventions are both meaningful and sustainable.
With a heart for advocacy and a drive to create positive change, Amanda continues to be a strong voice for children’s mental health and educational success. Whether working within schools or conducting in-depth psychological evaluations, her goal is always the same—to provide compassionate, data-driven insights that lead to effective and lasting support for every child she works with.
Currently, Amanda divides her time between her roles as a part-time school psychologist and a diagnostic evaluator at Desert Sage Health, where she specializes in comprehensive psychological assessments. Her evaluations help identify learning disabilities, developmental disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and emotional or behavioral challenges, providing families with the insights needed to guide intervention and treatment planning.