Amanda Sholty, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 6 years in practice

Amanda Sholty welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addiction, or life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW18570 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1245807163 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Amanda

Amanda Sholty welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, addiction, or life transitions. She helps with parenting concerns, intimacy-related issues, anger, career questions, and ADHD. Amanda also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and body image or identity worries.

Amanda uses a person-centered style that keeps the client's priorities front and center. She views the person as the expert in their life and works alongside them to set realistic goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and steady steps toward change. Her approach draws on acceptance and commitment work to clarify values and manage hard feelings. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Attachment ideas inform how she talks about connections and intimacy in relationships. Amanda has six years of clinical experience in community behavioral health, domestic violence services, healthcare settings, and work with veterans. She also has experience supporting caregivers of people living with dementia and with aging and geriatric concerns.

Clients can expect straightforward, supportive sessions that blend empathy with concrete tools. Amanda helps people build coping skills, create boundaries, and make decisions that fit their goals. She practices in Florida as an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker).

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Amanda names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect trust, intimacy, and communication; it can be helpful for relationship stress and intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time so it fits the client’s needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and multiple ways to connect. Video calls let people see visual cues and work in a face-to-face way. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, processing between sessions, or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or health demands.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Amanda address?

Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, parenting concerns, and many life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a person-centered, strengths-based style and focuses on collaboration, practical skills, and the client’s priorities.

What is her professional background?

Amanda has six years of clinical experience in community behavioral health, domestic violence services, healthcare, and veteran-focused work, plus caregiver support for dementia.

Where is Amanda licensed and practicing?

She practices in Florida and holds an LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.

Can sessions be done in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Work can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Amanda?

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