- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Amanda
Amanda Garcia is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Arizona with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life changes. Amanda practices from Arizona and offers services in English.
Amanda trained at Arizona State University, completing her MSW in 2012. She moved from the Midwest and has worked across a range of settings since earning her initial LMSW in 2015 and advancing to LCSW. Her background includes supporting people who have experienced domestic violence, physical or emotional abuse, abandonment, extreme poverty, and loss.
Her style is straightforward and strengths-based. Sessions focus on practical goals and clear steps. She draws on a mix of approaches and adapts the work to what each person brings into sessions.
When anxiety or avoidance gets in the way, she helps people practice skills and try new behaviors one small step at a time. For trauma and grief she uses techniques to process difficult memories while helping people manage overwhelming feelings. For ADHD or persistent mood concerns she works on structure, routines, and coping strategies that fit everyday life.
Amanda describes her work as collaborative. She helps people set goals, track progress, and adjust plans if something is not helping. People who want practical tools and a direct, respectful therapist often find this approach useful.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Amanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as practical ways to manage intense feelings and reduce avoidance. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments, which can help when social situations feel overwhelming. DBT offers skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when conversations or confrontations feel difficult.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions collaborative and grounded in each person’s priorities. That approach emphasizes listening, reflecting what matters most, and working together to set achievable goals. Figuring out which mix of techniques fits best is part of the early work in sessions, and Amanda adjusts the plan with input from the client.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or avoid commuting. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to practice skills between meetings and to help translate progress into everyday situations.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and strengths-based. She sets clear goals and uses practical skills during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience in clinical settings and advanced to LCSW after starting as an LMSW.
What credential and location details apply?
She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether remote or other formats are available.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.