Amanda Lyon, Student Intern
My name is Amanda Lyon (she/her), and I’m a Counseling Intern studying online at NYU. My background is in music education, and I still consider myself a teacher at heart. I bring creativity, collaboration, and communication—along with the best parts of the arts—into the therapy room to help clients find peace, joy, and a sense of safety. I’m trained in multiple modalities and grounded in equity, accountability, and inclusivity.
I offer an educational experience where clients can explore different therapies and understand how they might work for them. This process is low-pressure, collaborative, and always centered on the client’s needs and preferences—with the flexibility to adjust anything that doesn’t feel right.
My B.A. and M.A. are in Music Performance from University of South Florida and University of Iowa. With over a decade in education, I received significant behavioral psychology and mental health training. I decided to pursue a degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, and will graduate from New York University in May 2026.
I am trained in crisis prevention and response, trauma-informed and culturally-responsive practices, and have extensive experience working with children and adolescents with neurodiversities, trauma, or other adverse experiences.
*Accepting New Clients*
Locations: Telehealth
Areas of Interest:·
Late-diagnosed neurodivergence (ADHD & autism discovered as adults)
Complex trauma (examples include: religious, sexual, childhood traumas, plus various lifelong stressors, and how the connections can impact us deeply)
Chronic and serious illness (living with, caregiving, experiences with medical trauma)
Grief and loss (death, non-death, dramatic life transitions)
Couples and families (relational dynamics, communication, transitions)
Adolescents (identity development, emotional regulation)
Older adults (life transitions, meaning-making, late-in-life diagnoses)
Social justice and identity development
Expressive arts therapy (art, music, movement, writing)
Somatic approaches (mind–body practices, grounding, breath work, yoga)
ACT, CBT, and DBT (skills-based therapies examining thoughts, emotions, and using radical acceptance and commitment to change)