- Sleep and rest
- Stress reduction
- Addiction support
About Amanda
Amanda Ihle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship tensions, and problems with sleep and rest. Amanda aims to make the first step feel achievable and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.
She draws on several practical approaches to tailor care to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports values-based action when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Mindfulness practices are used to build calm and attention skills that help with sleep and stress.
Amanda has experience in both community and acute care settings. She spent eight years providing addiction medicine treatment in Washington State, including work with juvenile court and school-based programs. For the last eight years she has worked in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland, Oregon, helping people in crisis and following up on complex needs.
In sessions she creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. She helps clients break concerns into manageable steps and build practical skills for everyday life. Amanda also supports people through grief, parenting strain, attachment concerns, and compassion fatigue.
If you want to start, expect a collaborative process that prioritizes what you need now. The therapist uses familiar tools and clear conversation to develop a plan that fits each person's goals and daily routines.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Amanda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for sleep, stress, and life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep routines.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together you can try an approach, review progress, and adjust the plan if needed so it fits your life and priorities.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or evening. It also can be helpful for maintaining continuity after a hospital or emergency room visit. Ask about the session formats offered and the best way to schedule so therapy fits your daily routine.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Amanda help with?
Amanda helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, anger, low self esteem, ADHD concerns, and related challenges.
What is her general approach in therapy?
Her style blends practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions focus on clear steps, skill building, and values-based goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years of clinical work, including eight years providing addiction treatment in Washington State and eight years in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland, Oregon.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Oregon and practicing in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within the therapist's regional practice scope.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.