about amanda

Amanda Brebach Barnes, is a Nationally Board-Certified Mental Health Counselor in private practice in Rhode Island. Amanda trained at Columbia University Teacher’s College in Counseling Psychology after receiving her BA in History from Northwestern University. She has been using mindfulness and visualization techniques to successfully treat her clients who suffer from anxiety, depression and relationship distress for over a decade. Amanda is a big proponent of the mind-body connection, specifically using walking meditations to help calm anxious thinking. She practices daily walking meditations with her dog, Wrigley, who is her constant companion.

Meet wrigley

Wrigley, is a blessing to my family and to me. He came into our lives at a very uncertain time and provided us with the unconditional love we all needed. He is a native Vermonter and got his name because he was born hours after the Chicago Cubs secured their place in the 2016 World Series (that they went on to win – GO CUBS!). I happened to be at Wrigley Field the night Wrigley was born, so Wrigley seemed a very fitting name for our pup.

Wrigs, or Wriggles as my kids call him, can clear a kitchen counter faster than you can say, “Down!”. He loves long walks with his mom but only if he is in charge of the destination…he knows where he wants to go and has a way of rebelling if he’s not headed his way. Wrigs isn’t much for snuggling, but he’ll sit by our feet all day long to let us know he’s there for us. Wrigley is love. - Amanda