Therapist profile
Amanda Dunlap, LISW-CP
LISW-CP focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Amanda
Amanda Dunlap is an LISW-CP - a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice credential - practicing in South Carolina with ten years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and LGBTQ related concerns among other life stressors. Amanda presents herself as someone who respects each person’s story and strengths when they choose to seek help.
Amanda approaches sessions in a straightforward way. She listens to what is happening now, what has been tried, and what matters most to the person in front of her. She draws on practical strategies to help manage symptoms and make daily life feel more manageable.
Clients often bring questions about relationships, parenting strains, identity, or major life transitions. Amanda uses clear techniques to break down problems into small, do-able steps. She aims to help people notice patterns that keep problems repeating and try different responses that can change those patterns.
Her background includes work with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related questions, and grief. She also pays attention to caregiving stress, blended family challenges, and attachment concerns when those are part of a person’s story.
Amanda typically blends conversation with skill-building exercises drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches. She encourages practical homework between meetings so progress can carry into everyday life. If a different strategy appears more useful, she works with the person to adjust the plan together.
How sessions work
How CBT fits with online sessions
Amanda uses cognitive behavioral therapy methods that focus on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is practical and usually involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, testing new ways of responding, and practicing skills between meetings. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review what is most important to the person and suggest methods that could help. Decisions about techniques and pace are made together so the plan fits the person’s goals and preferences.
Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as this profile does not list them. Many people find online sessions convenient because they can fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also make it easier to try skill practice between meetings and keep momentum in daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, trauma and intimacy-related questions, among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style uses practical conversation and skill-building. She pulls from cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts, behaviors, and daily routines.
How many years has she practiced?
She has ten years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW-CP licensed in South Carolina and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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