- Focus on sleep and rest
- Practical coping skills
- Values-based care
About Amanda
Amanda Phillips is a licensed social worker with two decades of clinical experience. She is credentialed as LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) and works from Alabama. Amanda focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and sleep difficulties.
Amanda believes clients are the experts on their own stories. She aims to build on each person's strengths while offering clear tools to manage hard days. Sessions are straightforward and practical, with attention to what feels useful in everyday life.
Her background includes work with people affected by domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and veteran-related concerns. She also helps people facing grief, parenting strain, codependency, and career stress. Amanda often addresses feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and low self-esteem.
Therapeutic approaches she uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and elements of the Gottman Method. These approaches inform how she helps clients notice patterns, make values-based choices, and build coping skills.
Beginning therapy with Amanda usually starts with a simple first step and some practical goals. She stresses collaboration and respects each person’s pace while helping them move toward better sleep, improved relationships, and calmer days.
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that aim to change how people relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT focuses on values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life despite distress. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing practical behavioral changes to reduce symptoms.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s goals guide the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to find approaches that match their needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Amanda will work together with clients to choose techniques that fit their goals, whether that means focusing on sleep routines, managing anxiety, or improving communication. This is a collaborative process that can change over time as needs shift.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen during a work break or between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals adapt methods like ACT and CBT to work well in remote sessions while focusing on practical, day-to-day changes.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
Amanda works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and sleeping difficulties. She also supports people facing caregiver stress, codependency, and issues tied to life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a straightforward and collaborative style that focuses on strengths and practical tools. Sessions tend to emphasize skills people can use between meetings to manage symptoms and build healthier routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her background includes work with people affected by domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and veteran-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices in Alabama. The listing shows AL LICSW and IA LISW as the credential details.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when matching and scheduling.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The process is set up to help match needs and preferences before the first session.