Therapist profile
Amanda Davis, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationship and Family concerns
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- Attachment-based work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with nine years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and related issues. Amanda also lists work around LGBT concerns, self-esteem, intimacy, and compassion fatigue among her areas of focus.
She works in a collaborative way and treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life. Sessions aim to identify practical steps that fit everyday life. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, and Amanda helps people clarify what matters most to them.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix often means looking at how past relationships shape current patterns, naming unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small changes between sessions. She helps people build skills for coping with stress, managing mood, and improving relationships.
Amanda also addresses family-related themes such as blended family issues, family of origin concerns, codependency, and caregiving stress that can appear over time. She pays attention to how relationship patterns affect parenting, intimacy, and communication.
People who choose Amanda tend to want practical tools and clear steps alongside conversation. She supports adults navigating life transitions, career stress, aging and geriatric concerns, social anxiety, and recovery after trauma. Sessions invite steady progress rather than quick fixes.
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How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda commonly uses attachment-based methods and cognitive behavioral therapy. Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people notice and change repeating patterns. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.She also draws on client-centered and motivational interviewing ideas to keep sessions collaborative. That means she will work with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and preferences. Finding the right fit is treated as a team effort, and plans may shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, or schedule shorter check-ins during a break. Online work can make it easier to continue therapy through life transitions while focusing on practical skills and problem solving.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does Amanda address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family-related concerns, plus topics like parenting, intimacy, and LGBT issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach with practical steps. Techniques draw from attachment work, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has nine years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a VA LCSW, licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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