- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Scardino is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Amanda focuses on practical skills you can use between sessions. She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to help people notice what matters, shift unhelpful thinking, and change difficult habits. Sessions move at a steady, real-world pace and include concrete tools and short exercises.
She aims to make therapy straightforward and non-religious, and she offers an affirming environment for LGBT people. Amanda talks through communication strategies, ways to manage strong feelings, and steps to reduce ongoing stress. She encourages small, manageable changes that fit everyday life.
With long experience in Texas, Amanda draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when a client wants faster, goal-oriented work. That may look like setting one or two specific targets and tracking progress week to week. She also uses mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and build tolerance for difficult emotions.
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. People who want calm, clearer thinking, and better control over anger and frustration may find her style helpful. To begin, follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How therapy methods work online
Amanda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. ACT focuses on noticing what truly matters and committing to actions that match those values while accepting uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. CBT looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and reduce reactivity.She also integrates mindfulness practice to help reduce automatic reactions and support calmer responses to stress and anger. Mindfulness exercises are brief and can be used between sessions to steady attention and reduce impulsive replies in heated moments.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Amanda will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, trying strategies and adjusting them based on what helps. That includes deciding whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, or mindfulness tools in session work.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, allow shorter weekly check-ins, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, brief exercises, and behavioral practice to an online session so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed approaches like ACT, CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to teach tools and strategies people can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has 25 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with adults on a wide range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices with clients from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats on file.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.