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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and grief
- Relationship concerns
About Amanda
Amanda Dunlap is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) licensed in South Carolina. She has 10 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and LGBT issues. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions.
Amanda frames the client as the expert in their own story. She focuses on practical steps and existing strengths. She describes therapy as collaborative and direct. Sessions aim to identify patterns that contribute to distress and try concrete changes.
Her background includes a decade of front-line work with people facing mood and adjustment struggles. That experience informs a straightforward approach to symptoms like depression, anxiety, and problems with substance use. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns, relationship and family stress, parenting strains, and issues such as bipolar disorder and dissociation.
Additional focus areas listed include aging and geriatric issues, attachment difficulties, blended family challenges, cancer and caregiver stress, fertility and related concerns, and topics around BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She also notes work related to codependency, commitment and communication problems, and gender dysphoria.
In sessions she aims to build on what already works for the client. The emphasis is on clear goals, practical strategies, and making small, testable changes between meetings. The tone is professional and goal-oriented, with an eye toward usable coping skills and measurable progress.
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How CBT is used in online sessions
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people name unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT focuses on practical steps such as testing beliefs and building coping skills to address anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain distress.The choice of therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide whether CBT fits their needs and goals. The therapist adapts techniques based on what the client prefers and what is working in session.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and let people use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep therapy practical and consistent with daily life.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges among other concerns.
What therapeutic style does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on identifying patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW-CP.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm the current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.