Helping you find peace along lifes shores.
About Counseling
Therapy is a place to breathe again. It’s not about judgment, fixing you, or labeling what’s “wrong.” It’s about slowing down enough to understand what’s happening inside — your emotions, thoughts, and experiences — so you can begin to make sense of them and feel more grounded.
In our sessions, we’ll talk, reflect, and explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we’ll find practical ways to ease anxiety, process pain, and strengthen your ability to cope with life’s challenges.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You just need the willingness to begin — one honest conversation at a time.
About Me
Hello! I’m Amanda Whichard— a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of Sandpiper Counseling in Gulfport, Mississippi.
I help individuals find relief from anxiety, heal from trauma, and move through life’s transitions with confidence and grace.
My approach blends EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy—creating a space that’s warm, genuine, and tailored to you.
If faith is part of your journey, we can integrate prayer and Scripture into therapy, always at your comfort level.
Philosphy
I believe healing happens when we feel seen, safe, and supported.
Therapy is a space to pause, reflect, and rediscover the parts of yourself that are still strong, steady, and whole.
Credentials:
Licensed Professional Counselor (MS)
Trained in EMDR Therapy
Specialized in trauma, anxiety, and OCD treatment
Offering in-person on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and virtual sessions across Mississippi (LPC #3280) and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP #5462)