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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Amanda
Amanda Phillips, LICSW and LISW, is licensed in Alabama and has 20 years of professional experience. She works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues. She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and uses that perspective in sessions.
Her practice emphasizes practical skills and mindful awareness. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and clarify values. Sessions include straightforward tools for managing anxiety, improving sleep, and coping with life changes.
Amanda has experience addressing trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the impacts of domestic violence. She also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems. Veterans and people facing pregnancy or childbirth concerns are among those she has worked with.
Relationship concerns are approached with methods grounded in the Gottman Method and communication-focused work. This includes practical exercises for rebuilding trust, handling conflict, and improving intimacy. Parenting strain and anger management are addressed with concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
She integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are central. The overall approach is collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to self-esteem, social anxiety, and life purpose. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her two decades of experience in behavioral health.
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How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice new behaviors. CBT is commonly used for depression, sleep problems, and social anxiety.
Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds, centering the client’s perspective and strengths while planning next steps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That selection can change as progress is made.
Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking. The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so readers should check current options when they sign up. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so work or caregiving responsibilities are easier to manage.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns such as grief and sleep problems.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT skills, and the Gottman Method depending on the issue.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of professional experience in behavioral health.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.