Amanda Woolston, MSS, LCSW, CT

Growing up, I was an anxious, neurodivergent kid who did not fit in. I did not have access to therapy or support at school. After graduating high school, I found myself taking every psychology course that I could. I gained so much self-understanding and self-compassion while learning about the science of thoughts, feelings, and behavior. These classes made me make sense to myself and I wanted to keep learning. I switched my major to social work. I became active in the adoption community and reunited with my original family. I came out as pansexual and non-binary. I became a parent to two neurodivergent children. I started a blog. I helped write and advocate for public policy. I published a few books. I began teaching psychology, sociology, and social work for a few colleges. I opened two private practices. I wanted everyone to know what I knew from my own journey: it's possible to feel better. And it's even possible still enjoy life during times when feeling better is an ongoing struggle.