Amanda Marvin

Amanda Marvin is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and career concerns. She creates a calm, supportive space where people can talk about what matters to them and figure out practical next steps. Amanda is based in North Carolina and works with issues that include grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship struggles.

Amanda focuses on clear, usable skills people can try between sessions. She uses familiar approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and mindfulness practices to help clients notice patterns and respond differently. Sessions aim for steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Her work emphasizes communication, self-compassion, and setting realistic goals. Amanda helps people practice manageable changes for everyday life, whether that looks like improving sleep, reducing anxiety, or making a career-related decision. She also addresses complicated concerns like co-morbidity, substance use, and blended family issues.

Clients can expect a collaborative style where the therapist and client set goals together and adjust plans as needed. Amanda draws on a range of methods including dialectical behavior techniques to help with emotional regulation and motivational interviewing when exploring readiness for change. The tone in sessions is direct but warm, and practical tools are offered alongside reflective conversation.

People who want to start with a short questionnaire and schedule sessions can follow the site's Start Therapy steps. Amanda conducts therapy in English and practices as an NC LCSW in North Carolina.

How Amanda’s approaches translate to online therapy

Amanda commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. Acceptance and commitment therapy focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a more meaningful life, which can help with stress, burnout, and career decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works collaboratively to test what fits a person’s needs and goals. She will talk with each client about which methods feel useful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Because the specific session formats are not specified in the profile, please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful for fitting therapy into a busy week, making it easier to schedule during a lunch break or after work, avoiding travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Online sessions also make it simpler to continue care during life transitions while keeping focus on practical skills and goals.