Prior to becoming a writer and editor, I earned a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and worked as a clinical social worker in a variety of medical and mental health settings, including emergency rooms, neonatal intensive care, and outpatient mental health clinics.

I have professional, personal, or lived experienced related to:

  • Autism, ADHD, giftedness/2e

  • Depression, anxiety, OCD, and psychosis

  • Abuse, neglect, and PTSD

  • Autoimmune conditions and chronic illness

  • Mental health crises and medical emergencies

Mental Health Consultation

  • Analyzing big-picture story mechanics like structure, plot, pacing, and dialogue through the lens of mental health, trauma, or neurodivergence. This includes accurate and ethical representation.

    Deliverable: 10-15+ page editorial letter with feedback, example revisions, and resource recommendations. 

    Rates: starting at 1.8¢ per word. Includes a follow-up Zoom session for your questions on my notes, on the manuscript in general, etc.

    To get started: email me a brief description of your project and up to ten sample pages of the text. I can provide a free sample edit and a 20-minute complimentary Zoom call to discuss your project.

  • Comprehensive feedback on mental health authenticity, stereotypes and problematic representation, and unconscious or internalized bias.

    Deliverables: Editorial letter reviewing feedback and recommendations. May include resource or reading lists.

    Rates: starting at 1.5¢ per word

    To get started: email me a brief description of your project and up to ten sample pages of the text. I can provide a free sample edit and a 20-minute complimentary Zoom call to discuss your project.

  • Think of this as an “Ask Me Anything” with an editing and mental health professional. I’m happy to talk about a range of topics, including:

    • How to write about specific symptoms, treatments, medications, or health care settings with accuracy and compassion

    • Story mechanics, plot, and narration through a mental health or neurodivergent lens

    • Project-specific resource recommendations including books, Substacks, podcasts, and generalized community resources

    Available on an hourly basis. Please contact me to schedule.

“After working with other editors who made my manuscript feel more confusing and overwhelming, Amanda clarified the weak points in my [110,000-word post-apocalyptic] novel and helped me work through the flaws in my characters experiencing trauma and PTSD. Amanda’s input was not only helpful, it was encouraging and kind.”