- Social anxiety support
- Panic and phobia work
- Mood disorder care
About Amanda
Amanda Shelton is an LMHC licensed in Indiana with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Amanda also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, isolation, and problems with communication and self-worth.
Amanda uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people develop coping skills. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try new ways of responding.
Many people come for help with panic attacks, persistent worry, or intense fear of social situations. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, body image concerns, guilt, and post-traumatic stress. Amanda works on skills for emotion regulation, managing mood shifts, and improving everyday interactions.
In sessions she breaks larger issues into small, manageable steps. Homework and real-world practice are often part of the work. She helps people plan and try behavioral changes, then reviews what works and what needs adjusting.
Amanda aims to build clearer communication and stronger coping routines. She guides each person through concrete tools for symptom relief and better day-to-day functioning. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and formats directly.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online sessions
Amanda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills. Cognitive-behavioral style work helps people identify worry patterns and test them with small behavioral experiments, which can reduce fear and avoidance. Skills-based approaches for emotion regulation teach breathing, grounding, and pacing strategies that help during panic or intense stress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Amanda will discuss options with each person, try techniques that match their goals, and adjust methods based on what is helpful. The process is gradual and based on regular check-ins about progress and comfort.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking because the biography does not specify formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by eliminating commute time and allowing appointments during breaks or between errands. They also let people practice skills in familiar daily settings and use shorter check-ins when a quick update is needed, without promising any single format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, isolation, and communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques in conversational, goal-oriented sessions. Expect skill-building, small steps, and real-world practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in clinical settings and community care. That background informs how she structures sessions and plans interventions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices there. The credential is listed as LMHC in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before booking.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.