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Amanda Cook

Amanda Cook

LCPC

Maryland

Straightforward support for change and communication

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At a glance

Credentials
LCPC
License
LCPC, Maryland / LC14041
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Addiction and anger
    • Relationship and family
    • Motivational approach

    About Amanda

    Amanda Cook welcomes people who are facing struggles with addiction, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship and family tensions. She writes in a calm, straightforward way and aims to make first steps feel manageable. Amanda is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with six years of practical experience.

    In sessions she focuses on listening first. She creates an open space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. That helps people feel heard and makes it easier to set goals that matter to them.

    Amanda uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build commitment to those goals. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, keeping the conversation focused on each person’s experience and priorities. Conversations are paced to match where someone is emotionally and practically.

    Her work often addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, and the strain that comes from unresolved conflict. She helps people talk through hurts, practice clearer ways of asking for needs, and set boundaries that feel realistic. Sessions aim for small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.

    People who reach out can expect straightforward talk and a focus on what they want to change. Amanda encourages a collaborative process where goals are defined together and progress is checked frequently.

  2. How Amanda’s approaches translate to remote work

    Amanda draws on Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online sessions in a way that focuses on the individual’s goals. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and strengthen commitment to those choices. It can be useful for addressing addictions and habits that someone wants to alter. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and priorities, with the therapist following the client’s lead to explore feelings and needs.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda treats the selection of strategies as collaborative, checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting methods based on a person’s goals, preferences, and pace. She aims to make decisions about approach and focus together rather than imposing a plan.

    Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into busy weeks. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking so you know whether calls, video, or other formats are offered. Online work can make it simpler to maintain regular sessions, try short check-ins, or continue care when travel or relocation occurs. Amanda will help identify a session rhythm that fits daily life and supports steady progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Amanda commonly address?

    Amanda helps people with addictions, relationship and family tensions, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

    What is her general approach in sessions?

    She uses a listening-first, client-centered style that keeps the conversation focused on the person's experience. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to build motivation.

    How much professional experience does she have?

    Amanda has six years of professional work experience supporting people through behavioral and relational challenges.

    What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

    She holds the LCPC credential and is licensed in Maryland.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are costs and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps should I take to begin working with Amanda?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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