About Me

My name is Amanda Sappington. I graduated in 2012 from Seattle Pacific University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program with my MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. I moved to Seattle after I completed my undergraduate studies at Biola University in La Mirada, California. I do want to note that I do not endorse the stances of either of these universities in a variety of ways, but most notably when it comes to the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe everyone has the right to exist as their true self, and fundamentally disagree with oppressing others based on gender, sexuality, race or socioeconomic background.

I grew up the daughter of missionaries in Indonesia, which means I grew up as a third culture kid. I was not fully grounded in either my home culture or host culture, which meant I was constantly in transition. I have also seen some of the positive and negative impacts religious organizations can have on an individual firsthand. These are just some ways that my personal life experiences have informed my unique therapeutic perspective. I identify as a cisgendered, straight white woman, and while I am dedicated to being accountable to my privilege and work to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand there are facets of my identity that may impact my work. 

On a personal note, like most millennials, I enjoy travel, yapping with friends, watching The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (anthropological really!) and trying new foods. Please show me pictures of your pets if you bring them up during session, I’m begging you!