About Amanda

Therapist. Consultant. God’s girl.

Lover of people who are tired of pretending they’re okay.

When you stop trying to be everything for everyone, you finally make room to become who you were created to be.

Amanda Gilchrist

The perfect counselor. The tireless consultant. The one who always had answers. I was chasing this version of success that looked good on paper but left me feeling... empty.

I remember the moment it hit me: I was helping everyone else find clarity, set boundaries, and live intentionally—but I wasn't doing it for myself. I was running on fumes, pretending I had it all together, and wondering why I felt so disconnected from the life I was building.

That's when everything shifted.

I stopped chasing. I started being. Just being.

Not the version of me I thought I should be. Not the one performing for approval or hustling for worthiness. Just... me. Present. Intentional. Grounded in what actually matters.

It wasn't an overnight transformation. It was messy. It required me to get honest about my values, my faith, and what I was willing to protect. It meant saying no to things that didn't align—even when they looked like opportunities. It meant learning to rest without guilt, to show up fully without burning out, and to trust that being enough doesn't require doing everything.

And here's what I discovered: when you stop trying to be everything, you become exactly who you're meant to be.

That's what Just Be is all about. It's not a program or a formula. It's a way of living—rooted in faith, grounded in purpose, and designed to help you reconnect with the person you are beneath all the noise.

Whether you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or just tired of feeling like you're not doing enough—I've been there. And I'm here to walk with you as you find your way back to yourself.

Because you don't need to be more. You just need to be you.

About My Work

Professional Background

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14+ years of experience helping individuals, couples, and organizations navigate the space between where they are and where they want to be.

I've specialized in trauma and women's issues, using modalities such as EMDR; but what I really specialize in is helping high-capacity individuals—leaders, helpers, entrepreneurs, ministry workers—stop burning out and start living from a place of wholeness.

Education & Credentials

Licensed Professional Counselor (SC, GA, FL)
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor SC
National Certified Counselor
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
EMDR Basic Training (2019)
CISM Trained (Critical Incident Stress Management)
Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling | South University | January 2013
Certificate, Primary & Behavioral Health Care Integration | UMASS Chan Medical School | 2014
Bachelor of Science, Psychology | Troy University | July 2010

Beyond the therapy room, I've spent years consulting with organizations, working with leadership teams on culture, strategy, and sustainable growth. I've seen firsthand how burnout doesn't just affect individuals—it affects families, teams, and entire organizations.

That's why I created Just Be. It's the integration of everything I've learned as a therapist, a consultant, a woman of faith, and someone who's walked through her own burnout and come out the other side.

What I bring to every conversation:

Clinical expertise in mental health and human behavior
Real-world experience with leadership and organizational dynamics
A faith foundation that doesn't shy away from hard questions
The lived experience of someone who's been where you are

I don't have it all figured out. But I've learned some things that might help you figure out your next step. And I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you do.

CURRENT WORK

Today, I work with women and leaders through:

1:1 Mentorship for those ready to stop performing and start living aligned
Speaking & Retreats for organizations and groups who want more than inspiration—they want transformation
The Just Be Community for women who need ongoing support and connection
Workshops & Training for teams and organizations ready to shift their culture

I also write, create, and share resources here on the blog and through my email community.