Amanda Groleau, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern

Hello! I’m Amanda Groleau, a Master’s level clinician and Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern number ISW21436 , under the supervision of Emily Yi, LCSW. I received my undergraduate degree in social work from Liberty University and my master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. I’m passionate about creating genuine, long-lasting therapeutic relationships where you feel safe, supported, and accepted for exactly where you are.

I believe therapy is about more than finding quick fixes. While we’ll always address the things that need immediate attention, I want to be someone you can continue to lean on as you navigate the different seasons, challenges, and transitions of life. My goal is to walk alongside you for the long haul—helping you better understand yourself, build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. You don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. We can start wherever you are and work from there, together.

I have experience working with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction and recovery, relationship and family challenges, and other forms of emotional distress. Having been personally impacted by addiction through my own family, I also understand the ways addiction can affect not only the individual but the people who love them. This perspective has deepened my compassion for individuals and families navigating those experiences. I’m especially passionate about working with young adults as they navigate the many changes that come with this stage of life—figuring out who they are, building relationships, making career or life decisions, establishing independence, and learning how to care for themselves along the way. 

My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients recognize patterns, work through difficult emotions, and discover the strengths they already have. I’ve also spent several years in student ministry, which has given me insight into the unique experiences of teens and young adults, and my experience in private adoption deepened my understanding of family dynamics and significant life transitions. My relationship with the Lord is an important part of who I am, and I’m happy to incorporate a Biblical perspective into our work when it aligns with your values and goals.

Whether you’re navigating a major transition, working through something that has been weighing on you for years, or simply know that you want something in your life to change, you don’t have to do it alone. I know how difficult it can be to take that first step toward healing. My hope is that, from our first conversation onward, you feel that you have someone in your corner. I would be honored to walk alongside you—not just for the hard moments, but through whatever comes next.

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Phone: (904) 513-0687

Email: agroleaucounseling@gmail.com