Amanda J Powell

Mental Health Professional

Amanda Powell is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH 12079) with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and professionals through complex life transitions and high-conflict situations. With a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Central Florida, Amanda’s work is grounded in evidence-based practice, clinical ethics, and an understanding of family systems and human behavior.

Throughout her career, Amanda has worked with families navigating communication breakdowns, behavioral challenges, divorce, foster care placements, and significant relational transitions. She is known for maintaining a calm, structured, and emotionally attuned environment where clients can process difficult experiences, improve insight, and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Her approach balances empathy with clarity, helping clients strengthen coping skills, emotional regulation, and effective communication.

In addition to her clinical practice, Amanda is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (Certification #43432 F) and qualified Parenting Coordinator. She serves as a contract mediator for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, where her mental health expertise informs her ability to manage emotionally charged family matters with professionalism and neutrality. Her clinical background enhances her understanding of conflict dynamics, child development, trauma responses, and co-parenting challenges within legal contexts.

Amanda is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to ethical, client-centered care. Whether working in a therapeutic setting or within court-involved family processes, her focus remains on promoting psychological well-being, reducing conflict, and supporting families in making thoughtful, informed decisions.