- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- LGBTQ+ affirming
About Amanda
Amanda keeps language plain and goals clear. She helps clients spot unhelpful thinking, learn skills for intense emotions, and find motivation to make change. Sessions often include short, actionable strategies rather than long lectures.
She uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those approaches guide simple skill-building, setback planning, and conversational change work tailored to each person.
Amanda aims to make therapy fit daily life. She helps clients set realistic steps, practice new responses, and track small gains. The overall aim is clearer thinking and better coping, not perfect solutions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Kentucky, Tennessee, Oregon
Languages
English
How Amanda Uses Practical Therapies Online
Amanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, useful for depression, anxiety, and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, which helps with mood swings and stress responses.Motivational Interviewing is used to strengthen a person s own reasons for change. It is a conversational approach that aims to clarify goals and increase motivation for recovery from addiction or to tackle difficult habits.
Finding the right mix of methods is a team effort. Amanda will discuss goals and preferences and adjust approaches as therapy progresses. That collaborative process helps match methods to what actually works for each person.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-in times, and allow sessions without needing travel. It also supports continued care when life gets in the way of in-person visits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda focus on?
Amanda supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and LGBTQ+ related issues. She also addresses caregiver stress, social anxiety, and sexuality-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and straightforward with plain language and clear goals. Sessions emphasize skills, small steps, and usable tools between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction, and identity-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and practices in Kentucky. The credential listed is OR LCSW, TN LCSW in the source information.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile indicates international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.