- Years in practice
- 13
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington, Oregon
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Amanda
Amanda McLean is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington. She brings 13 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or major life changes. She also supports people facing parenting concerns and those navigating LGBTQ and intimacy-related issues.
Her sessions are grounded and straightforward. Amanda uses clear conversation and practical steps so people can try small changes between meetings. She believes clients know their lives best and works alongside them to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Amanda blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas to reduce unhelpful patterns and build more flexibility in daily life. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are woven in when they fit a person's needs. The focus is on what will move someone forward, not on jargon.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice with a variety of concerns, including trauma, grief, ADHD, and caregiving stress. She emphasizes empathy, honest feedback, and collaboration when developing strategies for coping, communication, and self-care. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Amanda offers multiple online formats so people can pick what fits their schedule and comfort. She communicates in English and practices under Washington licensure as LCSW and LICSW.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amanda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amanda lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Amanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify thought patterns that lead to stress or anxiety and to practice new behaviors that reduce symptoms. CBT tends to be hands-on and works well when someone wants concrete tools to change reactions and routines.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting difficult feelings while committing to values-driven actions. ACT can be helpful for people struggling with avoidance, low motivation, or life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda listens to what matters most to each person and then combines methods that match their goals and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.
Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow for face-to-face connection. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging offer quick access and flexibility for people who prefer typed conversation or need to fit therapy into a busy day.
These options make it easier to keep appointments across work, childcare, and other commitments while using ACT and CBT techniques in everyday situations.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and LGBTQ related concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, straightforward, and interactive. She combines practical conversation with small homework steps to help people make progress between sessions.
What is Amanda's clinical background?
Amanda has 13 years of clinical experience working with a diverse set of concerns, including trauma, caregiving stress, ADHD, and grief.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington State.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Amanda?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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