Dr. Amanda Lewis-Yarbrough

Dr. Amanda Lewis-Yarbrough

Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Amanda Lewis-Yarbrough, an Alabama native and board-certified clinical psychologist, is a dedicated mental health professional in the River Region with a compelling passion for helping people. As one of the few African-American female psychologists licensed in the state of Alabama, she uses her platform to challenge the stigma of mental health both locally and nationally, particularly among veterans, women of color, and the broader BIPOC community. Dr. Amanda is deeply committed to suicide prevention and to eliminating barriers to care for underserved populations, ensuring that all individuals have access to quality, affordable mental health services.

Dr. Amanda founded Avondale and Associates Psychological Services, LLC after recognizing the need for more accessible care and a safe, nontraditional space where individuals could normalize life's stressors and prioritize their mental well-being. She witnessed significant disparities in her community regarding affordable mental health access and sought to create an environment where clients can find balance and peace in their lives.

To achieve these goals, Dr. Amanda primarily uses a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, helping clients manage their concerns by shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, teaching clients to recognize and distinguish healthy from unhealthy emotions and thought patterns. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), insomnia, tobacco cessation, substance use disorders, and chronic pain.

Dr. Amanda earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, an APA-accredited institution, in July 2020. She has worked extensively with the Veterans Administration, providing behavioral health consultations in primary care settings for veterans in need. In addition to her role as owner and provider at Avondale and Associates, she also serves with Auburn University's Accountability-Based Sexual Offense Program, where she conducts psychological evaluations for juveniles in the Department of Youth Services and supervises assessment interns from local universities.

Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Amanda co-founded I Am Purposed, a nonprofit organization devoted to uplifting and empowering veteran women and women of color. Through this initiative, she has spearheaded programs such as feeding the homeless, awarding grants to women-led small businesses, and collaborating with partner organizations to support survivors of domestic violence.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Amanda enjoys playing golf, traveling, volunteering, and being active as a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She values spending time with her family and friends and remains devoted to serving her community while advancing mental health equity.