Amanda Jones-Shelton, MRC, LPC

Amanda Jones‑Shelton is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience licensed to practice in the mental health field. As the founder of River Valley Counseling & Therapy, PA she began the first private practice mental health counseling clinic in Clarksville, Arkansas and serves individuals throughout the Arkansas River Valley area. Amanda is dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. Her practice focuses on helping clients navigate a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and crisis situations. She is passionate about helping others find hope, healing, and resilience through life’s most difficult seasons.

Amanda holds a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Arkansas. Her therapeutic approach is combines a variety of modalities and holistic care, combining evidence-based practices with a strong belief in each client’s capacity for growth and healing. She creates a safe, relaxed, supportive space and strives for clients to feel, valued and empowered to make positive changes in their lives.

Amanda is a two time recipient of the National Rehabilitation Services Administration Scholarship to acquire her advanced degree at Arkansas State University. As a result of years of dedication to mental health, Amanda was recognized and selected as an Honors Edition Member of the 2022 Nationwide Registry of Women of Distinction for her leadership and dedication to mental health.