- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- ACT and CBT
About Amanda
Amanda Clark is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and shifts in life circumstances. She also helps people who are managing self-esteem struggles, motivation problems, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to help people notice patterns that come from their family of origin and current relationships. Sessions focus on clear steps and small experiments as well as talking through feelings and choices.
Amanda pays attention to how past family roles and expectations shape present behavior. She supports people who want to understand recurring conflict, closeness issues, or unmet needs that started in childhood. She also addresses related topics like grief, caregiver stress, neurodiversity challenges such as ADHD, and sexual culture concerns including kink and BDSM when clients bring them up.
In the room she balances problem-focused tools with listening. Clients may work on behavior changes, communication skills, and values-based goals. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when someone wants to build momentum or make a specific change.
Her practice serves people in Maryland and sessions are conducted in English. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amanda commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when working with recurring family patterns. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that fit those values, which can be useful for addressing habits tied to upbringing. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles.She also uses client-centered techniques that focus on listening and reflecting back what someone says. That means deciding together which methods to try. Figuring out the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process based on a person’s goals and preferences.
If you plan to do sessions online, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. The practical advantages of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy week, shorter check-in meetings when helpful, and options that may reduce travel time. Amanda will discuss how to shape sessions so they fit day-to-day life and the goals you bring to therapy.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family of origin patterns.
Which therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a licensed social worker in Maryland.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and practices with clients in that state.
Can sessions be provided in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking a first appointment.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and 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.
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