Alchemical Awakenings
by Amanda Boer, LCSW, QMHP, MSW, RYT-200
Life Coaching | Integrative Wellness | Brainspotting Reiki | Sound Bowls
Amanda, MSW, RYT-200, owns and operates Alchemical Awakenings at Alchemy House, where she curates elevated holistic integrative wellness experiences designed to support relaxation, regulation, and future-oriented growth. Through supportive experiential offerings such as Shamanic Energy Work, Clinical Hypnosis, Brainspotting, Life Coaching, Energetic Sound Baths, and Private Yoga and Meditation, Amanda helps clients move past that which is limiting them in the now. These experiences are intentionally crafted to stabilize the nervous system, strengthen internal resources, and provide embodied frameworks that empower clients moving forward. Amanda also hosts collaborative community experiences—including monthly circles, sound baths, and experiential educational gatherings. These are designed to foster meaningful connection, restoration, and collective mental reset. Services are available for corporate and private events. Amanda is a USUI II Reiki Master, RYT-200 Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Vibrational Sound Practitioner. Connect today through www.alchemicalawakenings.com and follow on Instagram at @Alchemical_Awakenings.
In addition, Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), offering holistic, person-centered clinical mental health therapy at Alchemy House through Linking the Gap Counseling. This work is specifically oriented toward supporting clients in processing past trauma, unresolved emotional experiences, and long-standing patterns that continue to impact present functioning. By integrating evidence-based psychotherapy with compassionate, nervous-system-informed approaches. Grounded in both clinical expertise and mind-body awareness, she creates an intentional, warm, therapeutic space where struggles and wounds can be safely explored, integrated, and transformed in service of whole-person healing. Amanda accepts major insurance plans for mental health therapy services, including Sanford, Avera, and BCBS. If you are struggling to find your footing, there is a path forward. Reach out at amanda.boer@linkingthegapsd.com and follow on Instagram at @The_Alchemist_Therapist.
Educational Background:
Master of Social Work with a focus on Mental Health Therapy from The University of South Dakota (Graduating May 2025).
Bachelor of Studio Art from The University of Sioux Falls.
Completed an honors semester abroad at Oxford University through SCIO while in undergrad studying Art History and performing in Wadham Oxford Evensong Choir.
Professional Experience:
Over 16 years of experience owning a local photography boutique business focusing on Weddings, Events, and Commercial work.
Completed a 2-year mental health internship at Linking the Gap Counseling.
SDV-100 Leader and Mentor at University of Sioux Falls.
Yoga instructor at Ananda, Kosha, and Sioux Falls YMCA.
Graduate Research Assistant on the topic of mindfulness under Dr. Lecy through USD
President Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society 2024-2025
Owner Indie Blossom Creative. Offered various holistic workshops around themes of yoga, meditation, and energy work.
Certifications and Training
Completed training in Brainspotting Levels I & II, EMDR I & II Basic Training.
USUI Holy Fire Reiki Master Certification.
Digging Roots Developmental Trauma Training .
RYT-200 Certified Yoga Instructor through Yoga Alliance (including training on meditation).
Additional training in areas such as prenatal/postnatal yoga, yin yoga, somatics, ADHD, coaching, and more.
Training in Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed support.
Various training in singing bowls and shamanic sound work.