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Amanda Fox

Amanda Fox

LISW

Therapist · Ohio · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical help for stress and anger

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  • Direct emotional support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Amanda

Amanda Fox is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio. She focuses on practical support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, and life changes. Amanda aims to make first steps into therapy easier for anyone feeling unsure about reaching out.

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through their thoughts and feelings. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and useful right now. Amanda values plain language and clear next steps so clients can try small changes between sessions.

Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, parenting and family tension, attention differences, and mood concerns such as bipolar disorder. She tailors visits to practical problems like communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care matters, and chronic health-related challenges.

Amanda has three years of professional experience in clinical settings. She brings steady, direct support for people navigating difficult transitions, losses, or challenging behaviors. Sessions emphasize coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem solving.

People who want straightforward help with anger, relationship conflict, or stress management can expect collaborative goal setting and concrete tools. To begin, Amanda encourages a simple first step of signing up and describing the situation so scheduling can follow.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

GriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Approach to treatment and online therapy

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional and behavioral concerns. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills and emotion regulation strategies to manage anger, anxiety, and stress. This involves identifying triggers, practicing breathing and grounding tools, and rehearsing new responses to difficult situations.

Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and communication skills for relationship and family tensions. Sessions work on clearer expression, setting boundaries, and breaking down conflicts into small, actionable steps that can be practiced between meetings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, so clients and therapist decide together what to keep working on.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try different tools with the therapist and bring real-life problems from home or work into session planning.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.2507579
NPI
1184336240

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda commonly address?

Amanda works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family conflicts, and life changes. She also supports concerns like ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and issues related to adoption or caregiving.

How would therapy sessions generally feel in terms of style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. Amanda aims to create a nonjudgmental space and focuses on clear steps and skills clients can try between visits.

What background does the therapist bring?

She has three years of professional experience working in clinical settings and offers focused help on trauma, family stress, and emotional regulation.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

The clinician holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video sessions are available.

How is payment handled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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