Amanda Smith, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 6 years in practice

Amanda Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 090255 · expires July 2026
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06102200 · expires August 2026
LCSW, Texas: 113729 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1356790554 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Amanda

Amanda Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, and LGBTQ+ related concerns. She speaks plain language and keeps sessions focused on practical steps. Amanda wants people to feel seen and to build on their strengths as they work toward change.

She treats each person as the expert on their life and works together with them to set small, manageable goals.

Background and approach

In sessions she listens closely, asks clear questions, and offers strategies that match someone’s day-to-day needs. That might mean planning ways to cope with sudden anxiety, practicing conversations for difficult relationships, or tracking thoughts that deepen low mood. Amanda holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and has provided care in multiple states.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She aims to make therapy feel useful from the start rather than full of jargon. Sessions can include talk-based problem solving, short skills practice, and check-ins on progress between meetings.

She helps people notice what’s already working and build routines that reduce stress and improve mood. People looking to begin can expect a gentle first visit that focuses on immediate concerns and what matters most to them. Amanda encourages small steps and honest feedback so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

How Amanda Applies Evidence-Based Techniques Online

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to test worries and reduce overwhelm. These tools are useful for people who need quick strategies to manage moments of high stress.

Another frequent focus is behavioral activation for depression, which involves identifying small, meaningful activities and scheduling them to lift mood and create positive momentum. This method breaks larger goals into doable steps so progress is visible and steady.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Amanda works with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She invites feedback and adjusts plans as therapy progresses so the techniques remain relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth or movement is easier, live chat for shorter check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules and to keep momentum when life is busy.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Amanda help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, coping with life changes, and LGBTQ+ related concerns.

What is her general approach in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, setting small goals, and practicing skills that apply to daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Amanda has six years of professional experience working with people on the concerns listed above.

Where is Amanda licensed and located?

She holds Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials in New Jersey and Texas and practices from New York.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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