- CBT techniques
- DBT skills work
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Raether is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience in Kentucky. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and other life transitions. Amanda helps clients name what feels off and figure out practical steps to move forward.
Amanda styles her work around collaborative conversation and practical strategies. She mixes approaches that focus on present behaviors with ones that look at patterns from the past. Sessions often include skill practice, problem-solving, and space to talk through painful experiences.
Her background includes individual and group therapy, mentorship, and advocacy across a range of settings. She has supported people dealing with substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, and mood concerns including bipolar symptoms. Amanda has also worked with those navigating caregiving stress, aging-related issues, and life changes like divorce or fertility challenges.
Clinical methods she uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. These approaches are used to teach coping skills, shift unhelpful thinking, improve emotional regulation, and build day-to-day routines.
Amanda emphasizes that treatment can be short term or longer term depending on the person’s needs. She invites people to start by describing what feels most difficult now, then together they set clear goals and practical steps to work toward them.
How Amanda uses CBT, DBT and client-centered work online
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT sessions often focus on specific skills and step-by-step exercises to reduce anxious or low-mood responses.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her work emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be useful when strong emotions make everyday tasks or relationships harder to manage.
Client-Centered Therapy shapes the conversation by prioritizing the client's perspective and goals. This approach keeps sessions focused on what the person wants to address now, and it guides how skills and insights are applied.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will talk with the client about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. She can adapt the plan over time based on what works and what does not.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific session formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or offering options that do not require being on camera. Ask about current online formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, substance use concerns, grief, sleep problems, and relationship or life-change difficulties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining behavioral strategies with attention to patterns from earlier life. Sessions include skills, problem-solving, and talking through experiences.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in social work settings, offering individual and group therapy as well as mentorship and advocacy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in Kentucky and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.