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Amanda Phillips

Amanda Phillips

LICSW, LISW

Alabama

Compassionate, strengths-focused social worker

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW, LISW
License
LICSW, Alabama / 3645C; LISW, Iowa / 119743
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

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    • Motivational interviewing informed
    • Practical skill building
    • Trauma-aware care

    About Amanda

    Amanda Phillips is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 20 years of experience to her practice in Alabama. She uses a cooperative, person-centered style that helps people make practical changes. Amanda emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients lead the story and strengths are named and used.

    Her approach blends Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helpful. Sessions often focus on clear goals like reducing anxiety, improving relationships, or coping with grief. Amanda helps people examine choices, try new skills, and build habits that fit their lives.

    She has worked with people facing trauma, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and depression, and she has experience supporting veterans. She also concentrates on parenting strain, caregiver stress, codependency, and intimacy-related concerns. Practical problem solving and emotion regulation skills are common parts of her work.

    Amanda spends time listening first, then offers tools that match each person’s needs. She explains options plainly and revises plans as progress is made. Her style is steady and encouraging, aimed at helping clients take manageable steps forward.

    People choose Amanda when they want a straightforward, respectful counselor who values their goals. She works with clients to build coping strategies, address painful memories, and strengthen communication. The focus is on everyday change that lasts.

  2. How Amanda’s approaches translate to online care

    Amanda uses Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as core ways of working. Motivational Interviewing helps people sort through mixed feelings and find personal reasons to change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward a meaningful life even when feelings are hard.

    She also draws on Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to shape sessions. Client-Centered work centers the person’s own perspective and choices. Cognitive Behavioral techniques target thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, offering practical skills to try between meetings. Amanda will collaborate with each person to choose the mix that fits their needs and goals.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Amanda understands that people need options that fit their schedules and daily routines, and she will help arrange sessions that match work, caregiving, or other commitments. Online work can make it easier to attend regularly, try skill practice between sessions, and keep therapy part of a busy life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama, Iowa

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?

    She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and person-centered, using Motivational Interviewing and other approaches to support change in ways that fit each person's goals.

    What background does she bring to therapy sessions?

    Amanda brings 20 years of professional experience, including work with trauma, domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, veterans, and depression.

    What are her listed credentials and location?

    She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices in Alabama.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.

    How does payment work and what does it 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.

  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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