Amanda Drozd Is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in sociology with a double minor in biblical studies and social work from Biola University and a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Southern California. Amanda’s background includes years of experiences in a behavioral health hospital setting, crisis stabilization and more recently a residential treatment facility. She uses a strength based approach as well as various components of cognitive behavioral therapy and emphasizes the importance of self compassion during the process of growth and change. She is able to apply faith based components to sessions exploring clients spirituality in the process of growth. She aims to provide an open and welcoming environment encouraging continued communication in order to produce a positive and effective experience for the client.

Recent Reviews

“Amanda is seriously the best mental health professional I have ever worked with in my entire life. She is compassionate and knowledgeable. She always listens, takes notes, and remembers what I told her. I have made more progress in the time I have worked with her than I have made in the YEARS of therapy with other professionals. I am grateful for her and Mindful Lemon is lucky to have her!”

“Amanda is exceptional! She meets me where I’m at and celebrates every step I take forward. I’ve healed so much thanks to her support and care.”

“Amanda is exactly the kind of therapist that I have been needing my entire life. After many unsuccessful therapy sessions throughout the years with other health care professionals, Amanda has compassionately supported my growth and has significantly helped to alleviate my mental health symptoms that were getting in the way of every day life. She is the best and the Mindful Lemon is very lucky to have her!”