About Us
Meet Our Therapist
Hope in Motion Counseling, LLC is founded and led by Amanda Peterson, a licensed mental health therapist specializing in individual therapy for children, teens, and adults, as well as couples therapy and parent groups. Amanda's passion for helping individuals and families navigate through life's challenges is the driving force behind the practice's commitment to providing personalized and effective therapeutic services. With a warm and empathetic approach, Amanda creates a safe space for clients to explore their emotions, learn coping strategies, and foster positive change in their lives. Amanda is also a certified presenter for GoZen Workshops, which focus on improving resilience and mental health for children and teens. In addition, she has completed specialized training with Connected Parenting™ and offers parent training utilizing the Compassionate Parent Training model.
Experience
Professional Journey
Amanda has been working within the human services field since 2015, devoting herself to providing therapy to children, teens, adults, and couples since 2021. With a long history of community volunteering and 20+ years raising her own children, she brings a multitude of experience to her practice. Amanda has been active in the Calvert County community since moving here in 2005.
About
Meet Our Staff
Abigail Peterson, CPB, CPC-A is our Virtual Assistant and assists in managing office operations. A Certified Professional Biller and Certified Professional Coder, Abigail also offers her expertise with our medical billing and coding procedures. She is a 2022 graduate of Northern High School and has lived in Calvert County since 2005.