Amanda McLean

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW, LICSW Washington

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Amanda

Amanda McLean is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ-related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings 13 years of experience to work with clients facing grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and fertility issues, career stress, ADHD, and intimacy-related concerns. Her practice also addresses attachment and family of origin issues, communication and codependency problems, and aspects of kink and alternative sexual culture.

Her therapeutic manner is described as warm, genuine, and interactive, inviting clients to take an active role in setting goals and making change. Amanda uses a mix of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered and mindfulness approaches, and motivational interviewing, tailoring techniques to fit each person’s needs.

She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW and works with clients through a variety of online session formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How Amanda’s Approaches Work Online

Amanda integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of her clinical toolkit. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood, while ACT emphasizes values-based action and acceptance strategies to help people respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. She also draws on client-centered and mindfulness techniques to support self-awareness and emotional regulation, meeting each person where they are.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Amanda works with clients to explore their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in day-to-day life, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options let clients engage from home, manage sessions around work or caregiving responsibilities, and choose the medium - real-time conversation or asynchronous messaging - that best supports progress and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ-related issues, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting and fertility challenges, ADHD, and career or motivation struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is warm, genuine, and interactive, with an emphasis on collaboration and helping clients set and pursue concrete goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Amanda has 13 years of experience working with people presenting a variety of mental health and life concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with OR LCSW L13915 and WA LICSW LW60940913, and she practices in Washington.

Does she offer language options or accept international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Amanda offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?

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, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English