Therapeutic approaches and working online

Amanda commonly combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage day-to-day symptoms. Client-centered therapy means the conversation follows the client's pace, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of responding to reduce anxiety and low mood.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are needed. DBT skills training teaches concrete tools for tolerating distress, improving communication, and reducing impulsive responses. These approaches are useful for trauma-related symptoms, mood concerns, ADHD challenges, and problems with sleep or substance use.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. Amanda will ask about your goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up in daily life. From there she recommends methods and adjustments and checks in regularly to make sure the approach fits what you need in therapy.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for full conversations and teaching skills, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging lets people check in between appointments or have shorter check-ins during a busy day. These options provide flexibility so people can access consistent support while balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.