- stress management
- anger awareness
- communication skills
About Amanda
Amanda Kidd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with six years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She communicates plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use in daily life.
She favors clear, evidence-based techniques delivered in a collaborative way. Sessions often look like talking through recent situations, recognizing patterns that feed frustration, and building small habits to respond differently. Clients leave with concrete strategies to manage strong feelings and reduce repeated conflict.
Amanda helps people untangle family dynamics that add to stress, and she offers ways to lower tension at work and at home. She concentrates on understanding how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going, then testing different approaches to change those cycles. The work is paced to each person’s needs and goals.
Her LCSW training supports a focus on practical coping skills, emotion regulation, and improving communication. Rather than long theoretical talks, sessions aim to teach tools that can be used between meetings. Progress is measured in clearer reactions, fewer heated exchanges, and steadier mood over time.
To begin, Amanda asks people to share current problems and what they hope will be different. From there she helps pick methods and exercises to try, then adjusts the plan as needed. People can expect straightforward guidance and step-by-step practices to handle anger and related issues.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach practical skills. One approach focuses on recognizing thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger and stress, then practicing small changes to shift those patterns. This method helps people see what triggers their reactions and test different responses in everyday situations.Another approach teaches emotion regulation and coping skills. That involves simple exercises to reduce intensity in the moment and build steadier responses over time. These skills are useful for workplace frustration, family arguments, and persistent irritation that affects daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods based on what helps in real life, so the plan evolves as progress is made.
If you want to book, confirm current session options before scheduling. The listing does not specify formats, so check whether phone, video, or other session types are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping focus on practical skills and behavior change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family concerns, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licensed therapist working with adults.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.