Amanda Jelden(She/Her/Hers)

Amanda Jelden, LCSW, is a trauma therapist and the owner of Glow Up Therapy. She works with adults and older teens (16+) who are navigating complex trauma, anxiety, attachment wounds, and relationship stress. Many of her clients are parents, caregivers, or helping professionals who carry a lot for others and want a steadier nervous system, clearer boundaries, and a more compassionate inner voice.

Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. EMDR is the backbone of her work, paired with preparation and resourcing that emphasize nervous-system safety, grounding, and practical skills clients can use between sessions. Amanda is parts-informed and attachment-focused; sessions balance depth with doable steps so clients can integrate change in real life. She is neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQIA+-affirming, and she tailors pacing to each person—because healing moves best at the speed of safety.

Based in Connecticut, Amanda offers secure telehealth to clients statewide and in-person sessions in Southeastern CT. She is primarily a private-pay provider and can offer superbills for out-of-network reimbursement; a Good Faith Estimate is available upon request. Weekday daytime and limited evening appointments are offered, and a complimentary 15-minute consult helps ensure a good fit.