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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness and DBT
About Amanda
Amanda Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality. Her work also addresses parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, mood concerns including bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
Amanda describes therapy as a place where the client's story matters. She starts by listening to what a person has already tried and what matters most to them. Sessions emphasize building on strengths and practical steps people can try between meetings. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented rather than theoretical.
Her approach draws from a mix of methods. She uses client-centered ideas to keep the person's priorities central. She brings elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are used to reframe problems and set clear, short-term goals.
Amanda often works with adults facing parenting stress, grief, sexual identity questions, and relationship strain that affects day-to-day life. She also supports people navigating medical or end-of-life concerns, career shifts, and family-of-origin issues. Sessions tend to focus on coping strategies, practical problem solving, and clarifying next steps.
Language of sessions is English. Amanda practices in Florida as an LCSW and has built experience across outpatient and community settings. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Amanda blends client-centered work with elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. Client-centered work means sessions begin with listening to the client's priorities and building on their strengths. This approach helps clarify what matters most and shape practical goals.Dialectical behavior therapy techniques focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills can help when anxiety, intense mood swings, or relationship stress interfere with daily life. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support day-to-day coping.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying exercises in session and adjusting tools between meetings based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during workday breaks. Some people prefer brief, focused sessions for a quick skills review, while others use regular longer appointments for deeper work. Confirm available formats and scheduling when you begin.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, identity and sexuality concerns, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, bipolar and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She centers the client's story, uses practical steps, and draws on client-centered, DBT, mindfulness, narrative, and solution-focused ideas to manage emotions and set goals.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has nine years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she use?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.