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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 itās. The captions tag #drmanzellaphd, #coastalpsychologicalgroup, #mentalhealthawareness, #mentalhealth and #depressionisreal.
One thing Iāve learned is that clients rarely come to therapy because theyāre simply āsad.ā More often, they feel lost ā like theyāre moving through life on autopilot š¤, 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 š§©, Iāve seen how forcing āpositive thinkingā can backfire.
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#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #mentalhealthawareness #depressionisreal #therapyworks
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Rationalization can seem like emotional intelligenceācalm, measured, in control āļø. And sometimes, it is.
But in therapy, Iāve seen how easily it turns into emotional bypassing š«„. When clients explain away their pain or anxiety in perfectly logical terms, it can create the illusion of resolution.
This often looks like being ātoo self-aware.ā We know why we feel something, but detach from feeling it š¤.
Used well, rationalization can support resilience šŖ. But unchecked, it becomes a defense that keeps us out of touch with our emotional realityāand ultimately, our needs š.
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#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #rationalization #defensemechanisms #therapyinsights
šššØš©š„š šš„ššš¬š¢š§š : It comes up in sessions all the timeābut many clients donāt recognize it right away. Thatās because people pleasing often shows up quietly, disguised as being helpful, easygoing, or agreeable.
It can look like thoughtfulness or flexibilityābut underneath, itās often rooted in a fear of rejection or a deep need to feel liked and accepted.
What Iāve 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 š«„
The shift begins when we start noticing those patternsāand give ourselves permission to take up space, say no š«and stop apologizing for having needs.
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#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #peoplepleasing #peoplepleaser #settingboundaries
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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 protectiveš”ļøbut it creates distanceāfrom ourselves and from others.
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How do we accept the idea of imperfection? By changing our āall 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 isnāt weaknessāitās freedom.
#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #perfectionism #highiqstruggles #anxietyawareness
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 isnāt easy. It can feel like a million hurdles before relief. But witnessing someone take back control from the thoughts that once ruled them? Thatās powerful.
#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #exposuretherapy #anxietyrelief #firstresponders
Anxiety.
I hear this word all the time ā in therapy, in everyday life. Itās that familiar tension that creeps in and throws us off track.
The twist? Anxiety isnāt always the bad guy.
Itās actually built into us ā a kind of internal safety system. If a truckās coming š, it says, āRUN!āšš½ If thereās a big meeting ahead, it pushes you to prepare.
But sometimes, that system gets too loud š£
It starts reacting to old memories, imagined worst-case scenarios, or things that arenāt actually dangerous. The alarm keeps going ā even when nothingās wrong šØ
So how do we manage it and take back the wheel?
More on that next week. For now, my own anxious brain is saying, āthis post is long enough.ā š¤
#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #anxietyparadox #mentalhealthawareness #therapytools
Did you know divorce rates spike by 30% from January to March, often called divorce season? š¤Æ
Pop psychology and therapy-speak have helped move mental health from the stigma of one flew over the cuckooās nest to a recognized health priority.š But with greater awareness comes greater misinformation. Clinical terms like gaslighting, triggers, and boundaries have been reshaped by self-help mediaāturning them from insightful therapeutic tools into buzzword ammo in relationships. šÆ
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 battlefieldāwithout conditional demands or keeping score. šļø
Conflict is inevitable, but real communication requires a joint goal: understanding and compromise.
Not all media is harmful, but be mindfulāare these viral terms helping your relationship or hurting it? š²
#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #relationshipadvice #poppsychology #communication
š¦ Iām Moving to Tampa!
For a while now, Iāve 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 donāt miss the subway delays). After much hesitation, way too many pros-and-cons lists, and a solid amount of overthinking, Iām finally taking the leapāofficially relocating my practice in April šļø
Iām thrilled to be collaborating with Every Rose Psychiatry š¹an 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! āØ
#drmanzellaphd #coastalpsychologicalgroup #tampa #tampabay #mentalhealth
Lately, a common theme in my therapy sessions has been the never-ending to-do listāmultiplying like life itself chugged an energy drink (or three) āā”. The result? Feelings of overwhelm, avoidance, mental exhaustion, and the all-too-familiar cycle of guilt, anxiety, and even depression š
While these symptoms often scream burnout, Iāve noticed that for some, itās 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 patternsālike prolonged anxiety, depression, or traumaāor do we first break the to-do list into small, manageable steps for immediate relief? š§©
My approach? A mix of both. Sometimes, unpacking past experiencesālike that friendship fallout from 20 years ago, past breakups, or job historyāhelps reveal thought patterns, behaviors, and unresolved emotions that might be keeping someone stuck š. Therapy isnāt just about checking off tasks; itās about understanding why they feel impossible to start in the first place.
If this resonates with you, know that youāre not alone š
#coastalpsychologicalgroup #drmanzellaphd #mentalhealth #burnout #adhd
Play therapy is like putting together a puzzle š§©āeach game, craft šØ, or moment of connection helps reveal the bigger picture. At first, I wrestled with the ethics of play therapy. Was it based on deception? š¤ But I realized itās about creating a safe, unthreatening space for kids to express what words canāt. Like the child who hoards uno cards š for āprotectionā vs trying to win. Or the 3rd grader who barely speaks until suddenly opening up during a horror movie š„. itās not just fun; itās the art of understanding and healing during lifeās most vulnerable moments.
#coastalpsychologicalgroup #drmanzellaphd #playtherapy #childtherapy #artofplay
Dr. Amanda Bauer-Manzella, Ph.D. LMHC's engagement
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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