- Values-based work
- Mindful strategies
- Practical steps
About Amanda
Amanda Clark is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with three years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the daily strain of life changes. Amanda aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people feel heard and understood as they begin therapy.
Her approach is personal and straightforward. She adapts conversations and goals to match each person's needs. Sessions often focus on building motivation, improving self-esteem, and developing practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.
Amanda draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take steps that align with their values. She blends client-centered listening with mindfulness practices to slow down intense emotions and increase clarity.
She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to support change when people feel stuck. That approach helps clarify what matters most and breaks goals into manageable steps. Amanda works with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Her sessions also address complex topics like chronic pain, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges related to kink or alternative sexual culture. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to her availability.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Amanda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that reflect their values; it can help with stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and offers structured skills for mood, anxiety, and many everyday challenges.She also brings client-centered listening and motivational interviewing into sessions to support people who feel stuck. These approaches are collaborative - the therapist and client work together to decide which methods fit best. Amanda will tailor the plan to the person's goals, needs, and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all route.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session formats before booking to confirm what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit conversations into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. The practical aim is to make care more reachable and to help clients practice new skills in their everyday routines.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support change and clarity.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.