Amanda Dodd, LCSW
Licensed in Virginia · 14 years in practice
Amanda Dodd is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on the person in front of her.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904010173 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1134635295 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
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About Amanda
Amanda Dodd is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on the person in front of her. She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people manage anxiety, depression, relationship strain, sleep problems, and life transitions. Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she offers both faith-based and secular approaches depending on a client’s preference.
With 14 years of professional experience, Amanda draws on methods that match a person’s needs.
Background and approach
She values collaboration and invites clients to set goals that matter to them. Sessions focus on skills that reduce immediate distress and steps that build long-term resilience. Amanda is kink-friendly and poly-friendly and brings an open, sex-positive attitude to intimacy-related concerns.
She also helps people facing addiction, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and work-related compassion fatigue. Parents who need support with parenting challenges or blended family issues can also explore practical strategies together. Her approach blends client-centered listening with structured techniques.
That means conversations are grounded in what a person says, and when helpful, Amanda adds tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical behavior skills and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions when they fit the goal. People who want to start can expect clear steps and a steady, supportive presence.
Amanda aims to help each person build on their strengths so they can feel more capable and more connected to their life goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amanda names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using practical approaches in online therapy
Amanda blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make meaningful change. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective, which helps clarify goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy adds concrete exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress management.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation and strong reactions get in the way of daily life. DBT skills teach concrete techniques for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive behaviors. Together these approaches give both compassionate listening and hands-on tools to practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods that fit. This collaborative process means the plan can change as needs evolve and progress is reviewed together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth weekly sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can work for brief support, homework check-ins, or when a written check-in fits a person’s routine. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
The style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining attentive listening with practical strategies from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has 14 years of professional experience working with adults across a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds a LCSW credential and is licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Amanda provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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