- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Addiction support
About Amanda
Amanda Dunlap is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with 10 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Amanda also lists work with LGBT issues, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own stories. Sessions focus on identifying practical steps and using personal strengths to respond to what feels overwhelming. Amanda aims to help people name what they are carrying and practice different ways of responding to hard feelings.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that keep problems going. That often includes noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, testing new ways of acting, and building small routines that reduce stress. She blends this with straightforward conversation about values, relationships, and safety.
People come to her for many issues, including grief, addiction, relationship strain, and questions about gender and sexuality. She also supports those managing long-term health concerns, caregiving stress, and complex family dynamics. Amanda’s work is practical and focused on clearer decisions and steadier daily coping.
To begin, readers should follow the site’s steps to view online therapy options, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How CBT and practical approaches are used in online sessions
Amanda lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change how someone feels. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that keep problems going.Her work emphasizes straightforward conversation about what is causing distress and which small changes might help. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time based on what is helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Amanda will work with clients to plan sessions that fit daily life and make practical sense for their schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and intimacy-related concerns among other areas listed in her profile.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses practical conversation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to examine thoughts and behaviors that maintain painful feelings and to try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) licensed in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by using the site’s process, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.