Amanda Marvin, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

Family of origin issues
CBT and DBT methods
Parenting and stress

About Amanda

Amanda Marvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, and other difficult life changes. Her practice also addresses relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, anger, and issues related to sexual orientation and identity.

Amanda focuses on how patterns from the family someone grew up in continue to affect adult life. She talks with clients about family of origin issues, communication problems, boundaries, and repeating relationship patterns. Sessions aim to identify what keeps old habits in place and to develop clearer ways of relating to others.

Her style combines several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools support noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them.

Amanda often helps people who are juggling parenting with work and personal stress. She also supports those facing divorce or separation, blended family issues, and the effects of addiction. She pays attention to co-occurring concerns such as mood disorders, dissociation, and disruptions in behavior regulation.

Clients can expect straightforward talk about patterns, practical skills to try between sessions, and a focus on clearer communication and problem solving. To begin, readers should use the site matching steps to select online therapy options and schedule a first session.

How Amanda uses therapy approaches online

Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice thoughts and values, then take small steps toward a life they value. ACT can be useful when old family patterns make decisions feel automatic and stuck. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test different behaviors. CBT gives concrete exercises that can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and help change repetitive responses learned in childhood. Finding the right approach is part of the early work. Amanda will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed. Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around parenting, work, or school, and they can reduce travel time. Some formats may also be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Ask about current options when you complete the site questionnaire so scheduling matches your needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHIV / AIDSInfidelity Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship and family concerns, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related topics listed in her specialties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and skills-focused. She uses talk, behavioral exercises, and mindfulness strategies to help people change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential in that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

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