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Amanda Marvin

Compassionate therapy rooted in practical skills

LCSW North Carolina

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Amanda

Amanda Marvin is an LCSW based in North Carolina who draws on 11 years of clinical experience to help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, trauma, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She creates a compassionate, accepting environment that emphasizes personal growth, practical coping strategies, and development of self-understanding. Amanda works with concerns that include anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar symptoms, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, and a broad set of related challenges such as infidelity, blended family struggles, and substance use concerns.

Her style blends evidence-based methods with an empathetic, client-centered stance. Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients build skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and reducing unhelpful patterns.

She adapts interventions to each person’s goals and life context, focusing on practical tools and collaborative problem solving rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions.

Online approaches that combine skills and values

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building willingness to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward personal goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own insights and strengths.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she integrates elements from different approaches as needed rather than relying on a single technique. This shared decision-making helps tailor sessions to what the client finds most useful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access regular care around work, family, and other obligations. These formats allow for ongoing skill practice, quick check-ins between sessions, and consistent therapeutic momentum while accommodating different schedules and communication styles.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, addiction, LGBT-related concerns, bipolar symptoms, and related issues such as infidelity and blended family challenges.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style?
The approach is empathetic and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration, practical coping skills, and personalized treatment planning that aligns with each person’s values and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has 11 years of experience working as a licensed social worker in clinical settings and independent practice environments.
What credentials and location are listed for Amanda?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with licence NC LCSW C010360 and practices from that state.
Does Amanda offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can work with Amanda using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.
How is cost and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHIV / AIDSInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English