At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW60940913; LCSW, Oregon / L13915
- NPI
- 1417423112
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Collaborative guidance
- Practical tools
- Warm direct style
About Amanda
Amanda McLean is a licensed social worker practicing in Washington. She offers a warm, down-to-earth approach and focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. Amanda works with people navigating LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and grief.
With 13 years of experience as an LCSW and LICSW, Amanda centers conversations on the client’s goals. She treats people as the experts in their own lives and uses practical steps to build momentum. Sessions emphasize clear communication, small actionable changes, and honest feedback.
Her approach blends Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. That mix helps people increase motivation, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new behaviors in day-to-day life. Therapy often focuses on manageable skills rather than abstract theory.
Amanda also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency, kink and BDSM culture questions, family origin issues, fertility and commitment concerns, and gender dysphoria. She addresses trauma, addictions, and perinatal-related concerns when they arise.
Her style is interactive and straightforward. She prioritizes listening, respect, and collaboration while helping clients make concrete plans. To start, a short matching intake helps pair needs with a schedule and plan that fit the person’s life.
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How Amanda brings evidence-based approaches to online work
Amanda uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation in small steps. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes to behavior or routine.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward valued goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and test unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda treats therapy as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods feel most useful based on a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts tools from different approaches to fit what each person wants to accomplish.
Confirm the session options before booking so you know how meetings are scheduled and delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make attending from a convenient location simpler. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote formats, and Amanda will help tailor sessions to practical needs and everyday schedules. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHDAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, and life changes. She also addresses LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, ADHD, grief, trauma, and related areas.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The style is warm, genuine, and interactive with straightforward feedback. Sessions focus on collaboration and practical steps rather than long lectures.
What is her background and how long has she practiced?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and has worked across a range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and perinatal issues.
Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington State.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used for meetings?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are specified by the therapist and may vary.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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