- ACT and CBT methods
- Short term goals
- Practical coping skills
About Amanda
Amanda Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Amanda works with adults who want clearer coping strategies and steadier responses when emotions run high.
Her sessions start with straightforward conversation about current problems and practical goals. She listens for patterns that keep anger and frustration returning. Then she introduces small, doable tools clients can use between visits to test what helps in daily life.
Amanda uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try alternative behaviors. She also uses Solution-Focused ideas to set short-term targets and track progress week to week.
In session she prioritizes direct feedback and clear steps. People who struggle with control issues, impulsivity, or simmering resentment can expect concrete strategies and practice, not long lectures. She also addresses related concerns such as communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
Amanda speaks English and sees clients in Florida. She asks new clients to outline what they want to change and to try one or two small experiments between sessions. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches used in online sessions and how they help
Amanda commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice and name painful thoughts and feelings without fighting them, then choose actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different behaviors to reduce stress and reactivity.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Amanda will discuss your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you will test techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan based on real-world results.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking. The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting meetings into a busy day, reducing travel time, and making it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it simpler to practice strategies in the settings where problems occur, and to review what did or didn’t work between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, mixed approach focused on clear goals, direct feedback, and tools to practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.