Therapist profile
Amanda Phillips, LICSW, LISW
LICSW in Alabama - Family and relationship concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting and family
About Amanda
Amanda Phillips is an Alabama licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) and an Iowa licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 20 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Amanda also lists family and parenting among her focus areas and works with people facing grief, sleep problems, anger, and questions about self-esteem and career direction.
She uses clear, evidence-informed methods to help people manage day-to-day strain. Sessions often include problem-focused conversation, practical skills, and checking what works between meetings. Amanda draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients notice patterns and take small, workable steps forward.
Amanda has experience supporting people impacted by domestic violence, post-traumatic stress, and military-related concerns. She also helps those dealing with codependency, caregiver stress, divorce or separation, and the emotional fallout of pregnancy and childbirth.
Her background includes work with issues common to women, LGBTQ clients, and people coping with isolation or social anxiety. Amanda aims to make sessions direct and useful so clients can try new ways of coping between visits.
If you are wondering how to start, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an initial session. The practice notes that session fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Amanda’s approaches are used in online sessions
Amanda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based actions. CBT focuses on identifying thinking patterns and practicing concrete behavior changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client’s own priorities shape the work.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda talks with each person about goals and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not detailed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote use, such as homework between sessions, brief skills coaching, and regular review of progress to keep therapy practical and focused.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, and a broad range of family and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, using methods such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Gottman Method, and client-centered techniques to build skills and insight.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community services.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an AL LICSW and an IA LISW and practices from Alabama.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location; services use a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.