
Path to Healing
Supporting your mind and body for lasting wellness.
Backenstoes Wellness and Counseling is an outpatient mental health therapy practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, clarity, and support. We provide a safe, welcoming space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences while building practical skills for healing and personal growth. Our therapists work collaboratively with each client to create individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practices. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, trauma, or personal development, Backenstoes Wellness and Counseling is committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward improved well-being and lasting change.

Mental Insights
Our Providers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Amanda Backenstoes
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting adults, couples, children, and adolescents. My work focuses on helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, and trauma while building resilience, insight, and meaningful change.
I believe in a holistic approach to wellness that honors the connection between mind, body, and emotions. Therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process, and I am committed to meeting you where you are. I recognize that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as a collaborative guide.
I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods allow us to address current challenges, develop effective coping skills, and work toward practica, achievable goals-while remaining grounded in compassion and curiosity.
My goal is to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your relationship, or your child, I am honored to be a part of your journey toward healing and growth.

Our Holistic Approach
Our Philosophy
Backenstoes Wellness and Counseling is dedicated to fostering mental health through a holistic lens. With over twenty years of experience, we provide therapeutic services for individuals and families, blending mental and physical health for optimal well-being.
Testimonials
A.S. ~ Client
“I’ve been seeing Amanda for almost two years now. Her guidance and counseling has been more than just helpful. She is not just professional but personable as well! She truly does care about her patients and is passionate about her work! Amanda took her time with me, made me feel safe and seen! Her trauma related therapy has guided me to heal, learn, listen, and grow as a young woman."
E.C. ~ Client
"I can not say enough good things about Amanda, she has been such a staple in my healing journey.
I have been so blessed to have found such an amazing therapist, I have been seeing her for a little over a year now and I don’t know where I would be without her help and guidance."
K.F. ~ Former Client
"Right from the start of my healing journey (going on 4 years now), when I was at my lowest (and ever since then), Amanda has made me feel extremely comfortable, hopeful, heard, understood, and at ease to be myself. It's like I'm talking to a friend that I can trust with my trauma and my most honest, vulnerable thoughts and feelings, whether they're negative or positive. She never judges or makes me feel like my feelings and thoughts don't matter. However, she also does not coddle me. She's a perfect balance between compassion/ understanding and "tough love" . She challenges me in the best ways in order for me to change my perceptions and reflect on my feelings and actions. Amanda remembers our conversations and details about me, which reassures me that she actually cares about my life and well-being. You will not find a more supportive, professional, compassionate, down-to-Earth, therapist to help you process and heal from your trauma(s). I would recommend her services 10/10 every single time!"





