Amanda Celmer, CADCII, CCDS
Amanda Celmer, CADCII, CCDS, is a dedicated Addiction Counselor and Co-occurring Disorder Specialist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals and families navigating substance use and mental health challenges. She specializes in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based interventions, with additional training in The Matrix Model for working with the criminal justice population. Amanda has developed expertise in dual diagnosis, relapse prevention, and client-centered recovery planning, serving both adolescents and adults in diverse settings. Born and raised in Georgia, Amanda brings a warm, empathetic, and down-to-earth approach to her work, building strong rapport with clients and fostering a safe space for healing. Her career includes roles as an Addiction Counselor and Co-occurring Disorder Specialist in private practice, Clinical Supervisor in a MAT facility, Addiction Recovery Coach for private clients, and volunteer work in domestic violence crisis support. Amanda’s lived experience with long-term sobriety informs her practice, giving her unique insight into the challenges of recovery and the resilience required to achieve lasting change. Outside of her professional work, Amanda is a devoted wife and mother of three, and she enjoys fishing, hunting, and cheering on Georgia football. Passionate about reducing stigma, advocating for mental health awareness, and empowering individuals to reclaim their lives, she remains committed to compassionate, holistic care that emphasizes emotional well-being, personal growth, and meaningful connection.
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• Certified Co-occuring Disorders Specialist
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
• Crisis Call Center
Crisis Call Center
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- addiction
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most is witnessing transformation. Every day I have the privilege of sitting with individuals and families during some of their most vulnerable moments and watching them step toward healing, hope, and renewed confidence. Helping someone find their voice, rebuild relationships, or discover strength they didn’t know they had is incredibly meaningful.
I also value the connection, being trusted to walk alongside people through complex emotions, trauma, or recovery is something I never take lightly. It motivates me to keep learning, growing, and providing the highest quality of care possible.
Ultimately, the most rewarding part of this work is knowing that one conversation, one skill, or one compassionate moment can change the trajectory of someone’s life. That is an honor I’m grateful for every single day.