Inclusive Counseling

AJ (Amanda) Kuhlmann

I am eager to connect with you on your way to becoming the best version of yourself through cultivating an inclusive atmosphere for growing intentional collaboration and opportunities for learning. 

I joined Inclusive Counseling in April of 2025. I have also worked in facilitation and training for young people around risk avoidance education and general transition to adulthood skills. I have previously worked as a medical social worker, supporting young people ages 12-25 within primary care and a variety of specialty clinics. This came after being a mental health therapist serving young people ages 3-18 years of age in the surrounding counties. I have worked in community mental health as an integrated care therapist within primary care, provided outpatient therapy, prevention, and consultation services with medical and school staff. I have provided school-based services for young people starting in elementary through high school. It is an essential pillar of my practice when providing mental health therapy to individuals of all genders, races, sexualities, abilities, occupations, socio-economic statuses to recognize intersectionality and the impact it has on my client’s lives day to day and how it can inform therapy. 

I have a distinct appreciation and experience working with those who are actively learning to navigate barriers of adulthood, the challenges, and simple joys of becoming the adult they envision themselves to be authentically. I also find deep appreciation when working with children specifically around feeling identification and expression as well as clients with medical conditions and physical disabilities. I am actively working toward my play therapy certification. 

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my people, supporting local artists and musicians, engaging in community activities, and hanging out with my two cats. 

Pronouns: 

she/her 

Education: 

I received my Master of Social Work degree at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) in 2019, immediately upon completing my Bachelor of Social Work degree. 

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License Number: I.22035291-SUPV  Verify Here

Treatment modalities used: 

• Motivational Interviewing (MI) 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) 

• Strength-Based Therapy

• Play Therapy

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Specialties: 

• Emotional Identification and Expression Skills 

• Anxiety/Depression 

• Stress Management 

• Life Transitions (Specifically Transition to Adulthood) 

• Adjustment Disorders 

• LGBTQIA+ affirming 

• Physical Disabilities/Medical Conditions 

• Childhood mental health struggles

• ADHD

• Past Traumas

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Insurances accepted:

• Private Pay Rate of $170/session

• Aetna

• Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield (NOT Bon Secour Mercy Plan or Blue HPN) - PENDING

• Anthem Federal - PENDING

• Ambetter (Buckeye Marketplace)

• Buckeye Medicaid

• Caresource (both Medicaid and Marketplace)

• ​Custom Design Benefits

• GEHA - PENDING

• Humana Medicaid

• MedBen - PENDING

• Meritan - PENDING

• Ohio Rise

• Optum - PENDING

• Oscar - PENDING

• United Behavioral Health - PENDING

• UHC Community Plan

• United Healthcare   - PENDING

• United Medical Resources - PENDING

• Wellcare by Allwell