About

I’m Amanda Matthews-Pace, LPC, LMHC. Founder of Enlightened Minds Counseling. I created Enlightened Minds to provide a safe, affirming, and empowering space where individuals feel supported in their mental health journey and confident in their ability to grow and thrive.

As a licensed professional counselor with a background in community mental health and trauma-informed care, I have had the privilege of supporting youth and young adults navigating complex life experiences, including emotional distress, family conflict, life transitions, and systemic challenges. My work focuses on helping clients strengthen resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and reconnect with their sense of identity, purpose, and inner strength.

I believe therapy is most impactful when it is collaborative, compassionate, and culturally responsive. My approach is rooted in meeting each client where they are while creating a supportive environment that encourages honesty, growth, and meaningful change. I strive to help clients feel seen, heard, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, self-esteem concerns, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance in your life, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy and respect.

At Enlightened Minds, therapy is more than a conversation—it is a space for transformation, self-discovery, and growth. Together, we will work toward helping you build a more grounded, authentic, and empowered version of yourself.