Amanda Marie Kennedy, APRN

When I was 18 years old, I actually started my first job as a CNA. And seeing the difference I could make in those people's lives really drew me to nursing. Originally, I had thought maybe pharmacy, but my mind changed once I started that CNA job and caring for people. So in sleep medicine, we deal a lot with obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs, insomnia. Those are really the big things that we see on a day-to-day basis. I would say I develop relationships with my patients by listening to them and letting them know I understand where they are coming from.

CoxHealth in Branson, MO is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and nearly 12,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we're here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too.

As a clinical psychologist for the last 30 years, I am passionate about psychology that works, that is effective and gives patients the results they are looking for. Psychology is all about understanding the thoughts and beliefs that drive a patient?s behavior and emotions.