- ACT
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About Amanda
Amanda Clark is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, motivation problems, low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties adjusting to life changes. Amanda also lists interests in trauma and abuse, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.
She uses approaches that include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical conversation. She helps people identify what matters to them and notices unhelpful patterns that get in the way of goals.
Amanda adapts how she talks and plans work based on each person’s situation. Sessions can include skill practice, guided reflection, and step-by-step plans to try between meetings. She encourages small experiments to test new ways of acting and thinking.
Her background includes three years of direct practice in clinical settings and ongoing use of evidence-informed methods. The LCSW-C credential is listed as LCSW-C (Maryland). She conducts work in English and does not take international clients.
To begin, readers are asked to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location.
How Amanda blends approaches for online sessions
Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. ACT often focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that match personal priorities.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and test patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT work commonly includes practical exercises and steps to practice between meetings to change routines and reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda discusses goals and preferences and adjusts methods as needed. This collaborative process helps decide which tools and exercises will fit daily life and the issues being addressed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Amanda’s methods include techniques that translate well to remote sessions, such as guided exercises, homework tasks, and conversational planning to try between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem concerns. She also lists trauma, anger, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses clear, practical conversation with tools from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions may include skill practice and short plans to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-C listed as LCSW-C (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I book sessions from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.