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Amanda Raether

Practical, collaborative therapy for emotional challenges

LCSW Kentucky

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Amanda

Amanda Raether is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky who focuses on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, substance concerns, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames work around the specific problems clients bring and helps people sort through feelings that are hard to name or behaviors they find confusing. Amanda emphasizes the value of a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change and goal achievement.

Her style is warm, empathic, and empowering, and she adapts treatment length and methods to the needs of each person. Amanda draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and dialectical strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to tailor care.

She has seven years of clinical experience and offers both short-term and longer-term options depending on what a client needs. Amanda aims to collaborate with clients to create a personalized plan rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

She invites people who are ready to make changes to begin exploring goals and next steps together, meeting them where they are while supporting practical strategies for coping and growth.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment so clients can explore feelings and decide on their own direction; it works well for building self-understanding and addressing issues like low self-worth or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful when strong emotions or relationship challenges interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then tailor methods to fit each person's needs rather than relying on a single technique.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without travel, allowing work on skills and goals in ways that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?
Amanda works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe Amanda's therapeutic style?
She offers a warm, empathic, and empowering approach that adapts to each client's needs, using collaborative, patient-specific methods to help people meet their goals.
What is Amanda's background and experience?
Amanda has seven years of clinical experience working in social work settings, providing individual and group therapy, mentorship, and advocacy.
What credentials and location information should I know?
Amanda holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Kentucky with license number KY LCSW 254594.
Does Amanda offer therapy in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How are costs and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English