Amanda Ihle

Compassionate, skills-based clinical social worker

LCSW Oregon

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Amanda

Amanda Ihle brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and attachment-focused techniques. As an Oregon-licensed clinical social worker, she combines structured strategies with an emphasis on understanding patterns of connection and emotion.

Background and approach

Her work often centers on learning concrete skills to manage distress while exploring relational and attachment dynamics that shape long-term change. With 16 years of clinical experience split between addiction-focused work in Washington State and trauma care in a level one emergency room in Portland, Amanda has supported people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns.

She has also provided treatment in school settings and within juvenile court systems, which contributes to a background in managing crisis and complex situations. Amanda aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings and develop practical coping strategies.

Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including relationship and intimacy challenges, sleep and parenting struggles, anger and self-esteem problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and numerous related concerns such as attachment wounds, codependency, and substance use. Amanda encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and partners with clients to build resilience and clearer pathways forward.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online therapy

Amanda often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills for changing behavior and managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another part of her toolkit, helping people clarify values and practice acceptance and present-focused strategies to cope with painful emotions and move toward meaningful actions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to learn about their needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions from CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed work as appropriate. She emphasizes partnership in figuring out what methods feel most useful and adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities, and they allow therapeutic work to continue even when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?

Amanda works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and codependency.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Her practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based techniques, client-centered methods, and mindfulness practices to help clients develop skills and awareness tailored to their goals.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has 16 years of professional clinical experience, including work in addiction treatment programs and trauma care settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

Amanda is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential OR LCSW L11965 and she practices in Oregon.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for working together?

She offers multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions with her?

Pricing varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy with Amanda?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesGrief Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Mood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English