Amanda R. Smith, MA, LPCC, LMHC, IMHP

Hi, I'm Amanda (she/her/hers) I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Indiana, an Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, Trained in EMDR, and Health Rhythms Facilitator. I am also the owner of RAE Counseling & Wellness, LLC.

Ensuring a good fit for your needs is an important aspect to the therapy experience. I want to make this process easier by sharing a bit about me and my experience.

In 2018 I graduated with a Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. Some of the courses that influenced my interest in experiential interventions were adventure therapy and play therapy. Additionally, I conducted an independent research study on group drumming as a burnout prevention of counseling students. I trained in an evidence-based group drumming program called Health Rhythms. After I graduated I implemented this program in various children's groups, adults with developmental disabilities, college students, and community gatherings. I enjoy facilitating Health Rhythms and currently hosting workshops on a monthly basis.

Meet the Therapist

Clinical Background & Experience

My passion for working with children and their families developed during my internship as a graduate student. After I became licensed I implemented the power of play and experiential interventions in-home and school-based group programs. This laid the foundation for my clinical focus on innovative approaches on child emotion/behavior regulation and parent-child behavior management.

From 2018 - 2023 I worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings including: in-home, in-school programs, community mental health, psychiatric inpatient care, group private practice, and therapeutic foster care.

In 2023 I became independently licensed in Kentucky and expanded my clinical population to working with adults. I also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). From 2023 - 2025 I worked at a group private practice, expanded my counseling license for Indiana, and opened RAE Counseling & Wellness. I am currently pursuing clinical training in adventure therapy.

I take a collaborative approach with genuineness, warmth, acceptance, and to develop a safe space and strong therapeutic connection. I strive to meet you and/or your family where you are and together establish an individualized plan for growth, self-awareness, utilization of strengths and optimal well-being.