- Anxiety and stress
- Life transitions
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Amanda
Amanda Clark is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Amanda also supports those dealing with trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and issues related to sexual identity and LGBT matters.
Amanda uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to address everyday problems. She adapts sessions to what each person needs, focusing on clear goals and steps to manage symptoms. Expect a mix of talking, skills practice, and check-ins on progress.
Her work includes helping people with career uncertainty, eating and body-related concerns, ADHD, and the strain that caregiving or chronic health issues can bring. She also has experience with adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and the complexities some people face around consent and alternative sexual cultures.
Amanda draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She explains options and helps people try techniques that fit their life and preferences. Sessions aim to build practical ways to handle thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
Sessions are conducted in English and Amanda practices in Maryland. The therapy model she uses usually involves working toward small, manageable changes and reviewing what works. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online options.
How Amanda uses evidence-based approaches online
Amanda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and practicing small actions that align with those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift patterns that cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps. The process is collaborative and often involves setting short-term goals and reviewing progress at regular check-ins.
The exact online session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can use video or phone to match practical needs like lower bandwidth or avoiding being on camera, depending on what is offered and what suits the person's routine.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and life changes. She also addresses ADHD, eating concerns, caregiver stress, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The approach mixes practical skills, reflective conversation, and goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has three years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and conducts practice from that state.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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