Amanda Hardy

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I believe that healing thrives where you are truly seen and held—in a space that honors the depth of your unique narrative. My approach is a curated blend of EMDR, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, designed to meet you exactly where you are with grace and intention. With nearly two decades in the field, I specialize in perinatal mental health, guiding individuals through the profound, often challenging transitions of pregnancy and parenthood.

Drawing from my foundation as a doula and researcher, I offer a perspective that is as scientifically grounded as it is deeply human. I am also the author of Dear Mama, You Matter: Honest Talk about the Transition to Motherhood. In this sanctuary, we work together to transform your story into one of empowerment.

• MA from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ in Psychological Counseling (2005)
• PhD from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in Human Development and Family Studies (2011)

• Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) from PSI in 2019. 
• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) from Touchstone Institute in 2020. 
• Perinatal grief and loss from Seleni Institute in 2022.

Serving clients across Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota