Amanda Grant

Compassionate CBT-informed LCSW focused on empowerment

LCSW Florida

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Amanda

Amanda Grant is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who centers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and narrative techniques to help people address depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma.

Background and approach

She draws on a practical, strengths-based approach that encourages clients to examine patterns of thought and behavior while exploring personal meaning and resilience. Amanda frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at building skills for managing stress, difficult emotions, and life transitions.

With three years of professional experience in Florida, Amanda has worked with clients facing a range of concerns including self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, ADHD, and caregiver stress. She also has experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Her style emphasizes an open-minded, respectful therapeutic relationship that promotes empowerment, compassion, and concrete strategies to improve day-to-day functioning and emotional well-being.

Applying CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Online therapy with Amanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often through practical exercises and skill-building that suit issues like anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered Therapy complements that work by prioritizing the client’s perspective, offering empathy and validation to foster self-exploration and personal growth. Motivational Interviewing is also used to support people who are weighing changes, helping them clarify goals and discover internal motivation for taking steps forward.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Amanda works with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques during the course of therapy, combining skills training, reflective conversation, and goal-focused strategies so clients can find what feels most effective for them.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides flexibility for fitting sessions into busy schedules and for accessing care from different locations. These formats make it easier to continue work between appointments, review skills, and communicate in ways that match each person’s comfort and routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda address in therapy?

Amanda works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, anger, career-related concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, domestic violence, self-love, and young adult issues.

How would you describe Amanda's therapeutic style?

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and narrative methods, alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

What is Amanda's professional background and experience length?

She holds an LCSW credential and has three years of clinical experience working with clients on a variety of mental health and life concerns.

Where is Amanda licensed to practice and what are her credentials?

Amanda is licensed as an LCSW in Florida with licence number FL LCSW SW18293.

Can I work with Amanda if I'm located outside the United States?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside of the United States.

What session formats does she offer for therapy?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are therapy costs handled with Amanda?

Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the easiest way to begin working with Amanda?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressDomestic violenceSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English