- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship repair
- Trauma-informed work
About Amanda
Amanda Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, trauma and grief. Amanda also offers faith-informed therapy for clients who request it and aims to make the first step into counseling less overwhelming.
She uses straightforward talk therapy to help people name what feels hard and learn practical ways to cope. Amanda often draws on Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused ideas, and Trauma-Focused work to help clients move through difficult moments. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building coping skills, and creating clearer communication in relationships.
Her background includes work in community and residential settings where she completed intakes, crisis management, and risk assessments. Amanda has led life-skills and co-parenting classes and facilitated groups for adolescents, adults, and military families. That work included supporting people through suicide risk assessment, hospital referrals, and de-escalation when necessary.
She completed graduate clinical training with placements in faith-based counseling centers and gained experience with grief work, trauma resolution, and equine-assisted interventions. Amanda has also supported military families dealing with deployment stress and PTSD-related concerns while working on an Army base.
In sessions she expects active participation from clients. She recommends working together to set goals and choose approaches that fit each person. People looking for help with parenting strain, intimacy issues, or life changes often find the practical focus useful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amanda commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what a person says to help them clarify their own goals and values. That approach helps with feeling stuck, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of beginning therapy. Amanda works collaboratively to decide which methods match a client's goals and preferences, and she reviews progress as work continues. Clients and the therapist adjust techniques based on what is most helpful.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online session options are available before booking. Online work can make sessions fit daily life more easily by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around school or work simpler. Discuss format and timing during the matching process to choose what will work best for day-to-day needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and grief among other issues listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends Client-Centered approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused methods depending on the need.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has 10 years of professional experience working in community and residential settings and in clinical training placements.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina as stated in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session format options before booking since the profile does not list specific delivery formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.