Amanda Petrie
BSW, MSW, RSW
(Pronouns: she/her)
Therapist
Registered Social Worker (RSW Registration #385)
Amanda has been a Registered Social Worker in Prince Edward Island, Canada for 10+ years. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from St. Thomas University and a Master of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University.
Amanda works with people age 14-19 years old, as well as young adults, and adults.
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) in her work. She is a strength-based therapist and is culturally sensitive with a feminist orientation.
Amanda can work with you if you are experiencing any of the following issues: adoption, anxiety, coping skills, compassion fatigue, end of life, grief, divorce/separation, parenting, infertility, life transitions, pregnancy, prenatal and post-partum, relationship issues, stress, transgender, and women’s issues. Her main areas of expertise are: working with people experiencing anxiety, children/youth, and LGBTQIA2S++ populations.
We Help You Care About You.
Why Get Help?
You may benefit from working with Your Life Design Inc. if:
You are holding it all together, but are feeling completely overwhelmed
You feel that all you do is work, and not feeling your best.
You look happy on the outside, but feeling terrible on the inside, and just going through the motions
You are feeling like you race from one thing to the next, and are not really enjoying life
You have experienced sad things in your life, that you think are affecting you
You feel resentment about things that have happened. You want to get “better”, instead of “bitter.” You are becoming someone you don’t want to be as a result of what life has thrown at you
You feel like you are always giving to others, but don’t know how to take care of yourself
You have relationship issues with others, and never seem to get what you need or want
You do a lot of good, but not feeling good
You are currently living feeling stressed and fearful, with feelings of no control
If you want to talk, send us a message below for a free consultation.
“Sometimes the hardest part is asking for help for the first time.”
We respectfully acknowledge that Your Life Design Inc., a virtual practice, was founded on the traditional and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people. We recognize their enduring connection to the land and waterways.
We are committed to fostering an environment of reconciliation, healing, and inclusivity. We honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of all Indigenous peoples and strive to incorporate practices that reflect respect, compassion, and understanding.