Amanda Ready

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Non-profit Founder and Leader, Mental Wellness & Emotional Resilience Speaker

Empowering Communities Through Mental Wellness

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About Amanda Ready

Amanda Ready, CEO and Founder of Ready To Empower

Amanda Ready is more than an award-winning Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)—she is a catalyst for change. A dynamic entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate, she has dedicated her life to expanding access to transformative mental health care and social-emotional wellness education.

As Founder and CEO of Ready to Empower, Amanda leads a nonprofit providing accessible therapy, resilience programs, and advocacy initiatives in the U.S. and globally. She is also the founder of Ready Therapy Practice and the author of Something’s Wrong at Mason’s Home, a children’s book addressing family violence and emotional safety.

With over a decade of experience partnering with schools and organizations, Amanda is known for her compassionate, trauma-informed approach.

Whether in a therapy room, classroom, or on stage, she equips individuals and communities with practical tools to build resilience, strengthen emotional wellness, and create lasting change

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Amanda’s Approach to Mental Wellness & Resilience

Amanda known for her deeply compassionate, trauma-informed approach, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), neuroscience-informed approaches, she equips individuals with strategies to heal and empower themselves.

Amanda has an extraordinary ability to meet people exactly where they are—and guide them toward strength, clarity, and resilience. Whether in a therapy room, a classroom, or on stage, she creates experiences that move people. Her audiences don’t just learn—they leave inspired, motivated, and equipped with practical tools to create meaningful change in their lives.

Through therapy, education, speaking engagements, and nonprofit leadership, Amanda champions a world where mental wellness is not a luxury—but a foundation for empowered living.

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What People Are Saying

Galway School District

“Your impact is being felt across grade-levels and social groupings and I'm looking forward to our continued work together. “
Sacred Heart University

"We were told afterward that Amanda was the best presenter we’ve had in the past two years—and that we need to have her back.”
Nolanville Elementary, TX

“She makes difficult topics approachable and leaves students with lasting skills.”
Legg Mason Global Asset Management

“Engaging, funny, and powerful—one of the most impactful presentations we’ve hosted.”
Driven Women, Festival of Doers, London

“Her workshops were transformative and left women redefining success on their own terms.”
Pace University

“Amanda has the ‘it factor’ that draws people in and makes them listen.”

Mental Wellness Presentations

Ready to EmpowerED - Amanda Ready, Presenter, LHMC and Founder of Ready to Empower, presenting on mental and emotional wellness

Amanda is a trusted expert in mental wellness and emotional resilience, delivering powerful presentations to audiences nationwide. While the presentations below highlight some of her most sought-after topics, they represent just a portion of the impactful work she offers. With over a decade of clinical experience working with women, families, and schools, Amanda blends professional expertise with real-world insight to create engaging, transformative experiences. Her presentations go beyond theory—equipping audiences with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies that drive meaningful, lasting change.

Sought After-Topics

Anxious to Empowered: Anxiety & The Brain
Emotional Intelligence in Action
From Anger to Understanding
Navigating Conflict to Create Connection and Opportunity
Unpacking ADHD and Executive Functioning: Why Motivation Isn’t the Problem
Trauma & the Brain: From Survival Mode to Thriving
Digital Balance & Mental Health
Recognizing Sadness & Depression: Your Body’s Check Engine Light
You, Unfiltered: How to Like Yourself and Build Confidence

Awards & Recognition

2015 – Amway Hero Award, Volunteerism & Philanthropy

2014 – Unsung Hero Award, Protecting Children’s Well-Being-The White Plains NY Youth Bureau

2018 – Humanitarian of the Year, -I’m Here for the Ladies & You Charity

2024 – Leadership in Global Mental Health, NASDAQ

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2014 – 40 Under 40 Rising Stars, Business Council of Westchester

Programs Led By Amanda

Amanda’s work extends across therapy, education, and global nonprofit leadership—creating programs that expand access to mental health support and empower individuals and communities to thrive.

The Ready Empowerment Program™ Grant

Global Mental Health & Empowerment
Founded by Amanda over a decade ago, the Ready Empowerment Program™ Grant expands her mission globally—providing funding, training, and curriculum to women-focused organizations delivering trauma-informed mental health and empowerment programs in underserved communities. Amanda is the program’s lead architect and subject-matter expert, personally developing the curriculum and guiding its implementation.

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Ready EmpowerED ™

Mental Wellness for Schools & Communities
Amanda founded Ready EmpowerED™ to bring proactive mental wellness education directly into schools and communities. As the lead presenter and program creator, she delivers transformative workshops for educators, parents, and students—strengthening emotional resilience and fostering healthier school environments across the U.S.

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Ready Therapy Practice

Private Practice & Clinical Care
Through her private counseling practice, Amanda works directly with individuals, couples, families, and students—helping them navigate life’s challenges and build resilience. With more than 20 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC), her daily clinical work keeps her deeply connected to the real struggles people face, informing the programs, workshops, and initiatives she leads.