- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Amanda
Amanda Ihle is an LCSW licensed in Oregon with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and related concerns listed in her profile. She provides direct care grounded in practical methods and clear conversation.
Before practicing in Oregon, Amanda spent eight years licensed in Washington State working with juvenile court addiction programs and offering on-campus treatment in several school districts. For the past eight years she has worked in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland, bringing crisis experience into outpatient work. That background informs how she responds to urgent needs and complex situations.
In sessions she focuses on actions people can take between appointments. She uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that increase distress and to build small, concrete habits that feel doable. Mindfulness and client-centered approaches are mixed into conversations to help people notice thoughts and make choices aligned with their values.
Amanda also pays attention to attachment dynamics and relationship patterns that influence how people relate to others. She addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family concerns, communication problems, and codependency with practical steps for communication and boundary-setting.
Her prior work in addiction medicine and emergency care gives her experience with substance use, crisis management, and medical settings. People who want clear, straightforward sessions and tools for daily life will find an emphasis on what to try between appointments.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Amanda often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values, which can be useful for anxiety and avoidance. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides clear experiments and skill practice to change unhelpful patterns.She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how past relationship patterns shape present behavior and reactions. That perspective can help with communication problems, abandonment concerns, and intimacy-related issues by identifying repeating patterns and trying different ways of relating. Amanda treats finding the right mix of methods as a collaborative process; she and the person she sees discuss which approaches fit their goals and adjust as needs change.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will work with each person to choose practical appointment lengths and rhythms that fit their schedule and treatment goals.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and related issues listed in the profile.
What is her style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, blending Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional clinical work experience, including addiction programs and emergency room practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon and has prior licensing experience in Washington State.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.