- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Amanda
Amanda Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting struggles, addiction concerns, trauma and anger. Amanda focuses on practical steps people can take to feel less stuck and improve how they respond to stressful situations.
Amanda trained with a Master of Social Work focused on children and families and has worked in a range of settings with adolescents, adults and families. Over nearly two decades she has supported people dealing with mood concerns, LGBT stressors, caregiving strain, attachment and abandonment issues, and complicated family dynamics. Her background includes work with substance use and co-occurring conditions as well as disruptive mood concerns and bipolar presentations.
In sessions she centers the relationship between the person and the therapist as the starting point for change. She aims to increase self-awareness so people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Amanda uses clear, practical conversation to surface small shifts that can reduce anger, improve communication, and ease day-to-day stress.
People can expect straightforward problem-solving alongside listening. Amanda describes short-term goals and measurable steps when that fits, and longer discussions when issues are more complex. She stresses open-minded, nonjudgmental listening while helping people test different strategies for coping and emotional regulation.
Her approach combines structured tools and reflective discussion. She works with people on career stress, parenting strain, intimacy-related concerns, and adjustment after loss or major life changes. For those dealing with addiction or trauma, she incorporates methods aimed at building skills and motivation for change.
How Amanda integrates common approaches for online work
Amanda often blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship so a person feels heard. It helps people explore emotions and personal patterns without judgment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anger, anxiety and mood concerns.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice bodily cues and emotional triggers. Mindfulness practices are brief exercises people can use daily to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. Finding the best mix of these approaches is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to set goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins by phone, or let people choose video when they prefer face-to-face conversation. Amanda aims to match the approach and practical setup to each person's needs and schedule so therapy can fit into everyday life.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting problems, addiction concerns, trauma and anger among other issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered approaches combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools, plus solution-focused techniques and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in various settings with adolescents, adults and families.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and Indiana and practices from Indiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.