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Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC

Mental health service
@coastalpsychologicalgroupfl
šŸ“§ ā˜Žļø 813-588-4700 (text preferred) šŸ“Florida
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  • Following 1.1K
  • Followers 7.2K
  • Engagement 3.72%
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About Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC

Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC (@coastalpsychologicalgroupfl) is a Mental health service creator on Instagram, also filed under Healthcare. The account has 7,199 followers and 29 published posts. Recent posts average 282 likes and 4 comments, an engagement rate of 3.72%.

Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC belongs to the nano tier, the band usually drawn between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC follows 1,098 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.6 times the size of the list followed. Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC carries Instagram's verified badge and is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC under Mental health service, with Healthcare as a secondary category.

Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC's Instagram bio is brief, at 4 words across 3 lines. Emoji sit alongside the words. The bio also includes contact details, which Flinque does not republish. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC dates from May 2025.

29 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC, 9 are videos and 1 is a single image. That mix leans toward videos. Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC has a short publishing history, with 29 posts on Instagram. Against the audience, that is roughly 248 followers for each post published. All 10 carry captions, averaging 129 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include drmanzellaphd, therapy, often, feel and it’s. The captions tag #drmanzellaphd, #coastalpsychologicalgroup, #mentalhealthawareness, #mentalhealth and #depressionisreal.

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One thing I’ve learned is that clients rarely come to therapy because they’re simply ā€œsad.ā€ More often, they feel lost — like they’re moving through life on autopilot šŸ‘¤, disconnected from joy, purpose, or even themselves.

Many describe a quiet kind of defeat: the exhaustion that comes from trying to feel better and not getting there. And while tools like CBT can be helpful 🧩, I’ve seen how forcing ā€œpositive thinkingā€ can backfire.

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#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #mentalhealthawareness #depressionisreal #therapyworks
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š‘ššš­š¢šØš§ššš„š¢š³ššš­š¢šØš§: š€ šƒšžšŸšžš§š¬šž šØš« šš š¬šžš„šŸ-ššžšœšžš©š­š¢šØš§?
Rationalization can seem like emotional intelligence—calm, measured, in control āš–ļø. And sometimes, it is.

But in therapy, I’ve seen how easily it turns into emotional bypassing 🫄. When clients explain away their pain or anxiety in perfectly logical terms, it can create the illusion of resolution.

This often looks like being ā€œtoo self-aware.ā€ We know why we feel something, but detach from feeling it šŸ¤–.

Used well, rationalization can support resilience šŸ’Ŗ. But unchecked, it becomes a defense that keeps us out of touch with our emotional reality—and ultimately, our needs šŸ’”.

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#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #rationalization #defensemechanisms #therapyinsights
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ššžšØš©š„šž šš„šžššš¬š¢š§š : It comes up in sessions all the time—but many clients don’t recognize it right away. That’s because people pleasing often shows up quietly, disguised as being helpful, easygoing, or agreeable.

It can look like thoughtfulness or flexibility—but underneath, it’s often rooted in a fear of rejection or a deep need to feel liked and accepted.

What I’ve seen again and again is how easy it is to lose yourself in the process. Clients shrink back, stay silent, or overextend themselves just to avoid conflict or keep others happy 🫄

The shift begins when we start noticing those patterns—and give ourselves permission to take up space, say no 🚫and stop apologizing for having needs.

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#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #peoplepleasing #peoplepleaser #settingboundaries
High intelligence is often praised šŸ§ ā€”but behind it, perfectionism can quietly grow. For many high-achievers, it’s not a choice—it’s a way of coping with anxiety and fear of falling short šŸ˜”.
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The contradiction? The harder we strive for perfection, the more chaos and burnout build inside.
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Perfection may feel protectivešŸ›”ļøbut it creates distance—from ourselves and from others.
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How do we accept the idea of imperfection? By changing our ā€œall or nothing thinkingā€ to confident acceptance. A sense of self boundaries that switch our thoughts from reactive to assertive.
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Letting go isn’t weakness—it’s freedom.

#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #perfectionism #highiqstruggles #anxietyawareness
Avoidance can feel like a magic potion… at first✨But like a car seatbelt, if we don’t take a moment to buckle in, the beeping only gets louder.

Unwanted thoughts may start as background noise, but over time, they become impossible to ignore. What once felt like a helpful alert can turn into an internal battle just to find peace.

As mental health recognition grows, more military and first responders are reaching out for support. What I see? The very people trained to manage crisis often carry the weight of it long after the moment has passed.

Exposure therapy isn’t easy. It can feel like a million hurdles before relief. But witnessing someone take back control from the thoughts that once ruled them? That’s powerful.

#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #exposuretherapy #anxietyrelief #firstresponders
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Anxiety.
I hear this word all the time — in therapy, in everyday life. It’s that familiar tension that creeps in and throws us off track.

The twist? Anxiety isn’t always the bad guy.
It’s actually built into us — a kind of internal safety system. If a truck’s coming 🚚, it says, ā€œRUN!ā€šŸƒšŸ½ If there’s a big meeting ahead, it pushes you to prepare.

But sometimes, that system gets too loud šŸ“£
It starts reacting to old memories, imagined worst-case scenarios, or things that aren’t actually dangerous. The alarm keeps going — even when nothing’s wrong 🚨

So how do we manage it and take back the wheel?

More on that next week. For now, my own anxious brain is saying, ā€œthis post is long enough.ā€ 🤐

#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #anxietyparadox #mentalhealthawareness #therapytools
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Did you know divorce rates spike by 30% from January to March, often called divorce season? 🤯

Pop psychology and therapy-speak have helped move mental health from the stigma of one flew over the cuckoo’s nest to a recognized health priority.šŸ‘ But with greater awareness comes greater misinformation. Clinical terms like gaslighting, triggers, and boundaries have been reshaped by self-help media—turning them from insightful therapeutic tools into buzzword ammo in relationships. šŸŽÆ

The irony? Casually dropping these terms in arguments can feel like a personal attack, creating emotional battlefields instead of bridges. Couples often seek therapy after months (or years) of power struggles, but success starts with stepping out of the battlefield—without conditional demands or keeping score. šŸ•Šļø

Conflict is inevitable, but real communication requires a joint goal: understanding and compromise.

Not all media is harmful, but be mindful—are these viral terms helping your relationship or hurting it? šŸ“²

#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #relationshipadvice #poppsychology #communication
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šŸ“¦ I’m Moving to Tampa!

For a while now, I’ve envisioned my practice in a more city-centered location. Before moving to Florida, I worked in NYC and loved the energy, diversity, and atmosphere (though I definitely don’t miss the subway delays). After much hesitation, way too many pros-and-cons lists, and a solid amount of overthinking, I’m finally taking the leap—officially relocating my practice in April šŸ—“ļø

I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Every Rose Psychiatry 🌹an incredible practice led by Dr. Elizabeth ParĆ©. From our very first conversation, I felt truly welcomed, and their beautiful new office perfectly embodies the warm, relaxed atmosphere I want for my clients.

Excited for this next chapter and to continue growing Coastal Psychological Group in Tampa! ✨

#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #tampa #tampabay #mentalhealth
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Lately, a common theme in my therapy sessions has been the never-ending to-do list—multiplying like life itself chugged an energy drink (or three) ā˜•āš”. The result? Feelings of overwhelm, avoidance, mental exhaustion, and the all-too-familiar cycle of guilt, anxiety, and even depression šŸ˜ž

While these symptoms often scream burnout, I’ve noticed that for some, it’s more than just that. Is burnout the whole story, or is adhd, anxiety, depression, or a major life transition playing a leading role? How long has burnout been in the picture? Do we start by untangling deep-rooted patterns—like prolonged anxiety, depression, or trauma—or do we first break the to-do list into small, manageable steps for immediate relief? 🧩

My approach? A mix of both. Sometimes, unpacking past experiences—like that friendship fallout from 20 years ago, past breakups, or job history—helps reveal thought patterns, behaviors, and unresolved emotions that might be keeping someone stuck šŸ”„. Therapy isn’t just about checking off tasks; it’s about understanding why they feel impossible to start in the first place.

If this resonates with you, know that you’re not alone šŸ’™

#coastalpsychologicalgroup #drmanzellaphd #mentalhealth #burnout #adhd
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Play therapy is like putting together a puzzle šŸ§©ā€”each game, craft šŸŽØ, or moment of connection helps reveal the bigger picture. At first, I wrestled with the ethics of play therapy. Was it based on deception? šŸ¤” But I realized it’s about creating a safe, unthreatening space for kids to express what words can’t. Like the child who hoards uno cards šŸƒ for ā€œprotectionā€ vs trying to win. Or the 3rd grader who barely speaks until suddenly opening up during a horror movie šŸŽ„. it’s not just fun; it’s the art of understanding and healing during life’s most vulnerable moments.

#coastalpsychologicalgroup #drmanzellaphd #playtherapy #childtherapy #artofplay

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Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC's engagement rate on Instagram is 3.72%, between 3% and 6%, or 3 to 6 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 27 followers. Likes outnumber comments by roughly 71 to 1, with 282 likes and 4 comments on an average post, so most reactions are taps rather than replies.

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