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Amanda Davis

Collaborative, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Virginia

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amanda

Amanda Davis is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with nine years of experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, inviting clients to draw on their own strengths while she offers guidance and evidence-informed techniques.

Background and approach

Amanda emphasizes practical strategies that fit each person's circumstances and priorities. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and concerns related to sexuality and LGBT identity.

She also addresses family-of-origin patterns, attachment-related themes, compassion fatigue, and other complex presentations such as co-morbidity and post-traumatic stress. Amanda integrates methods from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), attachment-based and client-centered approaches, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor treatment to individual goals.

Sessions focus on creating space to be heard while developing actionable steps toward change. Amanda aims to support clients in building self-compassion, improving coping skills, and finding clearer direction through problem solving and insight.

Prospective clients in Virginia who are seeking an empathetic, practical clinician can begin the process by completing the intake steps to match and schedule sessions.

Approaches that inform online care



Amanda commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based approaches in her online practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-based work explores how early relationships shape present-day emotional patterns and interpersonal dynamics, helping clients understand relational triggers and build more supported ways of connecting.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Amanda works together with clients to clarify goals, assess which methods match their needs, and adapt techniques over time so therapy stays relevant to changing concerns and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regularly, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Amanda help with?
Amanda works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sexuality and LGBT matters, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining validation with practical, evidence-informed strategies to help clients identify goals and take steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings nine years of clinical experience working with individuals facing a variety of emotional and life stressors.
Where is Amanda licensed and what are her credentials?
Amanda holds an LCSW and is licensed in Virginia with credential VA LCSW 0904006985.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English