- CBT approach
- Ten years experience
- South Carolina license
About Amanda
Amanda Dunlap is a licensed independent social worker in South Carolina with ten years of professional experience. She centers her work on practical changes that make daily life feel more manageable. Amanda believes people bring strengths that help them change, and she supports clients through the early, hard steps of seeking help.
Amanda helps people navigate stress and anxiety with clear, doable strategies. She also works with those coping with addictions, grief, and loss. Issues related to gender and sexual identity are included in her practice, and she is familiar with concerns that affect LGBT clients.
Her approach focuses on short-term, goal-oriented work that links thoughts and actions. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people spot patterns, test new ways of thinking, and try different behaviors between sessions. Sessions aim to be straightforward and task-focused while honoring each person’s pace.
Amanda also addresses relationship and intimacy challenges, parenting strain, and the effects of trauma and mood disorders. She pays attention to practical problems like communication struggles, codependency, and life transitions that can pile up and feel overwhelming.
People who choose Amanda typically want a helper who is direct, respectful, and hopeful. She aims to make therapy a collaborative process, so clients leave with clear steps to try at home and a plan for next actions.
How Amanda Uses CBT Online and What to Expect
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT involves learning simple tools to test unhelpful thoughts and then practicing different behaviors to see what changes. This approach can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, stress, and many everyday struggles.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. Amanda works together with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She will check in about what is helping and adjust techniques as needed so work in sessions matches what happens in daily life.
If you want to pursue online therapy, confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Many people find online care helps fit appointments into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to keep short, focused check-ins. Discuss scheduling and technical preferences when you begin so sessions can be arranged to suit your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, trauma and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clearly defined goals and steps you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in social work and behavioral health settings.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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