- Attachment based
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness skills
About Amanda
Amanda Cramer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Utah and a licensed independent mental health practitioner (LIMHP) in Nebraska with seven years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, coaching, and ADHD. She also notes focus, concentration, and memory among the issues she helps people address.
Amanda uses practical conversation and evidence-informed methods in sessions. She aims to create a space where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. She will listen to current problems and help map small, concrete next steps that feel doable.
Her approach draws on attachment ideas to look at relationship patterns and how early experiences shape how people relate now. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of reacting. Mindfulness tools and some strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy are offered for emotion regulation and present-moment coping.
Amanda has worked with people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, guilt and shame, family of origin issues, and communication problems. She also supports people dealing with isolation, impulsivity, codependency concerns, and fertility or first responder stress.
Sessions include practical skill-building for daily life. She can help clients sort out parenting pressures, workplace coaching needs, or the frustration of poor concentration. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
Approaches used in online sessions
Amanda commonly draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationship patterns affect current feelings and behavior. This approach helps people understand why certain interactions trigger strong emotional responses, and it can be useful when guilt or shame is tied to family of origin or close relationships.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT offers concrete exercises people can practice between sessions to change thinking patterns that fuel anxiety or self-blame. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are also part of her toolbox for emotion regulation and staying grounded in the moment.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single way of working.
The original profile does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain consistent meetings while working on guilt, shame, parenting stress, attention, or mood concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nebraska, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, depression, coaching needs, and ADHD. She also lists additional focuses such as guilt and shame, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and family of origin problems.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses attachment-informed conversation and cognitive-behavioral techniques to name and examine those feelings. Sessions include practical steps to shift unhelpful thoughts and reduce the intensity of shame over time.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of professional experience and has worked with people on concentration, memory, and executive or professional coaching issues. Her work has covered both clinical concerns and performance-related goals.
Which credentials and state licensure does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and an LIMHP licensed in Nebraska. Her practice is based in Nebraska.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options directly before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the sign-up process for the applicable location.
How do I get started when I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.