Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Jensen
Hi Amanda, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Motivated and tenacious, Amanda Jayne Jensen is a licensed psychologist and practices therapy part-time.
In addition, Dr. Amanda Jensen is also an Actress, Model, and Singer. She is fully trained in the Meisner method of acting and located in the Orlando area. She has played lead and supporting roles in several commercials and infomercials and independent films, and has appeared in a reality television show and as a live show model on Home Shopping Network [HSN]. She is booked for several exciting upcoming roles in films this year. Amanda is interested in playing a variety of roles (both authority roles and feminine roles) and interested in almost every genre of film, including thriller, horror, fantasy, Christmas, romance, and sci-fi films. Amanda grew up singing in both school and church choirs and has played a Christmas caroler more than once, and would like to play a role in a musical someday. Amanda has done almost every type of modeling, including promotional, runway, swim, hair, commercial, cosplay, bridal, etc. Going forward, Amanda intends to do more acting training and focus on her film/television acting career.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not entirely. Becoming a model/actress has and continues to prove a challenging task. One challenge is having the confidence to put myself out there over and over and do the promotion that is needed to obtain opportunities for photography, agency representation, and bookings/jobs and auditions. The field simply demands it and one must be brave to do that over and over. It is easy to compare oneself to other models and there is always a desire to improve. Another challenge is compensation and finances. Making money from modeling is difficult as to get started and gain experience and build your resume; a lot of opportunities do not pay or pay very little. And once you have agents and good materials to submit to bookings the odds of booking are not always great. It is difficult to make good, consistent money working as a model/actress. There are lots of ways to make money, however, finding a consistent job can be difficult. This is why many models and actresses must have other sources of income. Another challenge is that the booking rates (average) are low and thus many creatives can often feel overlooked. These endeavors definitely require resilience to keep going.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Away from modeling and acting, Dr. Amanda Jensen is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida and specializes in Schema-Oriented Therapy, and Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Client-Centered approaches. Dr. Jensen utilizes an eclectic/flexible approach for each client, including other methods such as DBT, cognitive reprocessing & prolonged exposure for trauma; grief counseling; and other evidence-based interventions.
A passion for helping people led Dr. Jensen to a vocation in clinical psychology. She completed her doctorate and master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Minnesota Professional School of Psychology. She acquired her B.A. in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she held several leadership roles in the psychology program such as President and VP of Psychology Club and Psi Chi (honors society), respectively.
Amanda also has teaching experience with young children, college students, and low-income women at the Jeremiah Program in Minneapolis (non-profit). She has facilitated individual and group therapy in a drug and alcohol treatment program, and most recently completed her post-doctoral residency at the University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry where she worked with individuals of all ages, as well as some couples and families.
Amanda’s primary areas of interest include psychological assessment and therapy with adolescents and adults, treatment of anxiety disorders and depression, substance addictions, trauma, couples therapy, health and wellness, spirituality, and career development.
Away from work, Amanda loves spending time with her friends and family when possible and serving at church. Her other interests include participating in athletic events, traveling to new places, nature, animals, and snorkeling/scuba diving.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
You have to remember all the things that make you YOU as you’re chasing your dreams, and all the other things that make you happy while you wait for your next achievement or booking. You have to continue to indulge in the things you love and be patient because those “big” achievements only come every so often; so remembering to tend to the other areas of your life is important. This is something I still need to work on because I am very achievement-driven and sometimes it is hard for me to relax and enjoy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm14588601?ref_=nm_nv_usr_profile
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajensen.actress/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Amanda-Jensen/pfbid0uqrUaNL1MbLcYruCoB4fJ63mSgmDpNLWN53HmB8KcdDhcsWueCsHmHGAVxC8zjqtl/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx3JrE8JiHKZJPejus-5PIg
- Other: https://resumes.actorsaccess.com/2045676-5738956
Image Credits
I was provided the right to use all the photos.
