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Amanda J. Berns (she/her/hers)

Licensed Psychologist
Belin-Blank Center Assessment and Counseling Clinic, Iowa

Dr. Amanda Berns is a Licensed Psychologist at the Assessment and Counseling Clinic of the Belin-Blank Center in the College of Education at the University of Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa while obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Education Specialist, and Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology, and where she gained experiences working in schools, outpatient clinics at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, the local homeless shelter, and in children’s homes. She also completed an iLEND fellowship and externships at Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University and St. David’s Center in Minneapolis. For two years in graduate school, she held an assistantship providing mentorship to talented and gifted college students at the Belin-Blank Center. Dr. Berns attended a predoctoral internship at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health and a postdoctoral fellowship at The Counseling Center of Nashua. She also worked in the public schools as a traveling school psychologist and Autism Consultant, as well as in outpatient settings at Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) and the Center for Disabilities and Development at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Dr. Berns has particular expertise in assessment and intervention services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and research background and interests in social-emotional experiences of those who are twice exceptional with high cognitive abilities and ASD. Since February of 2021, she has loved providing services to students through the Belin-Blank Center’s Assessment and Counseling Clinic, supervising doctoral students in clinical practicum, acting as a team member for the start of the Academy for Twice-Exceptionality, and supporting professionals and families through clinic outreach activities. Dr. Berns is thankful for the opportunity to provide continued outreach in support of gifted and talented youth.

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