Amanda Ann Gregory

Amanda Ann Gregory is a licensed clinical professional counselor and trauma psychotherapist recognized for her work in complex trauma recovery. With more than 17 years of clinical practice and licenses in Illinois, Missouri, and Texas, as well as EMDR and National Counseling certifications, Gregory specializes in trauma therapy and mental health counseling. Her perspective as both a clinician and trauma survivor informs her understanding of the needs of survivors.

Gregory is a trauma psychotherapist, national speaker, and author of "You Don't Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms." In this book, she draws on research and testimony from psychologists, psychotherapists, criminologists, philosophers, religious leaders, and trauma survivors to examine the benefits of elective forgiveness and the potential risks of required forgiveness. Gregory advocates for survivor agency in trauma recovery, emphasizing that forgiveness may be helpful for some but is not universally necessary.

Gregory's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, and Newsweek, and published in Writer's Digest, Psychotherapy Networker, Counseling Today, and Psychology Today. Her writing has also appeared in Highlights for Children and five Chicken Soup for the Soul books, reflecting her ability to communicate complex psychological concepts to both professional and general audiences.

Gregory is a national speaker who addresses audiences at conferences, corporate trainings, and charity events. Her clients include the American Counseling Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Gregory is known for combining clinical expertise, lived experience, and accessible storytelling in her presentations on trauma, healing, and resilience.