- Warm and direct
- Goal focused
- Values driven
About Amanda
Amanda McLean is a licensed social worker practicing in Washington. She brings 13 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and changes like grief or relationship shifts. Amanda also helps people navigating ADHD, LGBTQ concerns, parenting stresses, and codependency. Her manner is warm, direct, and approachable, and she treats each person with respect and compassion.
Amanda listens first to understand what matters most to each client. She works collaboratively to set clear, doable goals and then breaks those goals into manageable steps. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings to reduce overwhelm and build confidence.
Her clinical approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and client-centered techniques. Amanda uses those methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and pursue values that feel meaningful. Motivational interviewing also shapes how she supports change when motivation is inconsistent.
Amanda has experience addressing trauma, addiction, perinatal concerns, parenting challenges, and grief. She values straightforward communication and an interactive style that invites feedback and adjustments. People who prefer a candid, compassionate therapist often find her practical way of working helpful.
To begin, Amanda asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their needs. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes and partners with clients to create a plan they can actually use.
How Amanda Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Amanda commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people clarify personal values and take action toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. CBT focuses on noticing patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing new responses to reduce distress and increase functioning.She also works from a client-centered stance, which means the conversation is guided by the client's priorities and pace. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process - Amanda will help you try options and adjust methods based on your needs, goals, and preferences.
Session format options are not specified here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and keep a steady routine. Others appreciate using messaging-style check-ins for quick support or scheduled conversations for deeper work. Amanda will discuss the most practical setup for your life and aims during the initial matching and scheduling steps.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.
What is Amanda's therapy style like?
Amanda’s style is warm, genuine, and interactive. She focuses on clear goals, practical steps, and candid conversation.
How long has she been practicing?
Amanda has 13 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington State.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Amanda?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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