- Strengths focused
- Trauma informed
- Career concern support
About Amanda
Her background includes extended clinical work with children who have experienced trauma and with adults facing grief. She has supported people through difficult life changes, addictive behaviors, anxiety, depression, and challenges with anger and coping. Her experience also covers career concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and relationship difficulties such as infidelity and jealousy.
Amanda approaches sessions with the belief that each person is the expert on their own story. She looks for strengths to use in practical problem solving, and she helps clients name goals and take achievable steps toward them. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what will make daily life better.
She also works with issues related to gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Her decade of practice includes navigating complex clinical situations while keeping attention on the immediate needs a person brings to therapy.
If you choose to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. Amanda aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for people who are ready to try therapy.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and practical change. One common approach involves building motivation and self-esteem by identifying strengths and setting small, achievable tasks that boost confidence and daily functioning. This helps people who feel stuck or unsure how to move forward.Another useful method centers on processing grief and trauma through careful, paced conversations that help people organize painful memories and reduce their immediate emotional intensity. This approach is aimed at making day-to-day life more manageable rather than erasing memories.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time. The choice of technique is guided by what the person wants to accomplish and what feels most helpful in sessions.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing appointments without travel and more flexible timing. It can also let sessions be shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or avoid video when bandwidth is limited. Ask about current options when you schedule so you know how sessions will be arranged.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Amanda help with?
She helps people with self esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, and career concerns among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal oriented with an emphasis on using a person's strengths to make small, manageable changes.
What is her clinical background?
Amanda has ten years of experience and has worked extensively with children who experienced trauma as well as adults processing grief.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.