- Attachment patterns
- Gottman communication
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Nicholson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Georgia with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and life changes. Her work also covers career coaching and workplace issues, with a specific interest in young adult issues.
She helps people who are dealing with sexual boundaries, communication breakdowns, and the aftermath of infidelity or separation. Sessions often include conversations about self-love, forgiveness, and how sexuality and identity interact with personal beliefs. She has a background in family therapy and human sexuality studies, and uses that perspective to address intimacy and trust problems.
Her style blends practical exercises with reflective conversation. She may use methods drawn from Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns and the Gottman Method to strengthen communication between partners. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas and mindfulness techniques are used to shift unhelpful thoughts and build steadier emotional responses.
Many clients come for help after a breakup, during a career transition, or when starting to navigate adult relationships. Dr. Nicholson also works with concerns tied to trauma and sexual abuse, helping people rebuild a sense of safety in relationships and with their bodies.
To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are arranged through an online matching and booking flow; confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns shape current connections. In sessions this can mean mapping how trust and closeness form, then practicing new ways of interacting. The Gottman Method focuses on communication skills and concrete habits that improve how partners handle conflict and express appreciation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real situations. When used online, CBT often includes short between-session exercises and straightforward behavior experiments to try in daily life. These approaches are useful for intimacy problems, anxiety about dating, and managing difficult reactions after trauma. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to choose which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean mixing attachment ideas with CBT skills or adding mindfulness practices to manage stress and body-focused worries. Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid commute time. Many people find that remote sessions let them try therapy without rearranging as much of their day, while still working through relationship patterns and intimacy concerns.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She focuses on relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and life changes. Young adult issues and workplace challenges are also listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines conversation with practical exercises. She uses methods such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Gottman communication work, CBT ideas, mindfulness, and narrative techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with individuals and couples on intimacy and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Can people who don’t live in the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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