Amanda Lukas Harris

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a graduate degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling from Columbia College Chicago. I have been a counselor for over 10 years and utilize my creative arts training to resource the body in order to deepen the verbal connection and insight that I strive to develop with every client I come in contact with. This looks very different for each individual, some do not utilize any physical movement in counseling, while others might engage in full body movement depending on comfort level and interest in expressing oneself through movement. I utilize a variety of counseling techniques to meet my client’s needs based on what works best for them. Techniques I most often utilize in my work come from client-centered, strengths-based, and cognitive behavioral theories; always with a trauma-focus in mind. My perspective on therapy is to identify and build upon strengths instead of filling deficits. I am always interested in building a strong