Amanda McLean, LCSW, LICSW - Therapist in Washington

Anxiety and stress
CBT and ACT
LGBT related concerns

About Amanda

Amanda McLean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and also holds a Washington LICSW with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem difficulties, and LGBTQ-related concerns. Amanda also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and career or life transitions.

Amanda uses straightforward, interactive sessions where the person is treated as the expert on their life. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on practical steps, experiments, and clearer ways to communicate what matters to the client.

She has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and topics related to kink and alternative sexual cultures. Her background also includes work with caregiver stress, codependency, and fertility or family of origin problems. Amanda aims to help people find manageable changes rather than quick fixes.

In session she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing alongside more directive tools from CBT and solution-focused work. That mix is used to help people notice patterns, choose values-guided actions, and build small habits that reduce avoidance. Sessions are conversational and task-oriented, with time spent planning next steps.

She practices in Washington and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Amanda combines approaches for online work

Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. ACT often focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to behavior changes that match chosen values.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going. CBT offers practical tools for changing those patterns, like experimenting with new behaviors and testing unhelpful beliefs.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to figure out which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is and isn’t working and adjusts plans together.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or reduce the need for long commutes. Ask about current session options when you schedule so timing and format match your day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-love SexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Amanda works with anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQ-related concerns. She also addresses trauma, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is interactive and straightforward, mixing client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, and ACT techniques. Sessions emphasize practical steps and skill-building rather than only talking.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns including mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and WA LICSW credentials and practices in Washington state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start?

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