Amanda Fischer-Vela, LSW

Amanda Fischer-Vela, LSW
Practitioner

Amanda is a Mental Health Practitioner who graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato with a Bachelor of Social Work (LSW) degree.  She has 8 years of experience working in the mental health field, including providing ARMHS and CTSS, as well as residential work with adolescents. She currently provides ARMHS and CTSS for adults, children and families in southern Minnesota in clients’ homes, in the community, and in school settings.  She has experience co-facilitating group skills sessions, with an emphasis on social skills, anxiety, and exploring healthy hobbies. She places a large emphasis on forming trusting relationships with her clients, and loves to include music, arts and crafts, games, and physical activity into her skills training.  Amanda is looking forward to going back to school for her Masters in Social Work, with the goal of becoming an LICSW.