Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with five years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, or the effects of past trauma. Her approach aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings without fear of judgment.

She creates a calm, open space where thoughts and feelings are named and explored. Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals instead of a one-size-fits-all plan. Amanda blends practical tools with reflective conversation so clients can try small changes between meetings.

Amanda often uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and experiment with different responses. Solution-Focused methods are used when clients want clear, goal-oriented steps to move forward. Existential ideas come into play when people are wrestling with meaning, choice, or life transitions.

She pays attention to how control issues, impulsivity, communication problems, guilt, and isolation affect daily life. Amanda works with mood and personality-related concerns in straightforward, practical ways. Her aim is to help clients build skills that fit into their routines and values.

Starting therapy is framed as a partnership. Amanda supports people as they try new behaviors, reflect on progress, and adjust plans when needed. She encourages realistic steps toward a more manageable and fulfilling day-to-day life.

How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work

Amanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to see what changes. It can help with anxiety, anger, and mood patterns. ACT emphasizes values and taking small committed actions even when uncomfortable, which can be useful for stress, low self-esteem, and long-term motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as the work progresses to fit what is most helpful for each person.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or phone-based conversations when video is not desired. The focus remains on practical steps and real-life changes that carry over between meetings.