About Amanda
Amanda Shaw is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people navigate anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes. She speaks plainly and meets each person where they are to offer steady support and practical steps forward. She draws on client-centered work to build a collaborative relationship.
That means listening first and tailoring the plan to each person’s needs. Amanda also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can make daily life easier.
How Amanda works
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox. Mindfulness helps people slow down and notice feelings without getting overwhelmed. Motivational interviewing can help when someone is stuck or unsure about making a change, like in addiction or career transitions.
Her experience includes seven years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania focused on outpatient adult counseling. She has worked with people coping with depression, bipolar challenges, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, and caregiving stress, among other issues. Amanda has also supported those facing serious illness, end-of-life matters, and loss.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, doable steps. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through problems and try new strategies. The pace and methods are adapted to each person’s situation and goals.
Amanda lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Amanda works with
The areas below are the ones Amanda selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Amanda often uses Client-Centered Therapy to ground sessions. That means the therapist listens carefully, follows the person's lead, and builds goals together. This approach helps people feel heard and guides practical next steps.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying concrete behavior changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and stress when someone wants actionable tools to practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. Goals, comfort with techniques, and progress are checked regularly so the plan can change over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video gives a face-to-face feel for deeper conversations; phone calls can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text are useful for brief check-ins, notes between sessions, or when someone wants a flexible option during a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into everyday routines and maintain continuity during life changes.
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