Amanda Davis, LCSW
Collaborative therapist helping people rewrite their story
Details
| Name | Amanda Davis |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About Amanda
Amanda Davis is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice based in Virginia. She centers each session on the person in front of her and treats clients as experts on their own lives. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, helping people who feel stuck find clearer next steps.
Amanda focuses on everyday problems that pile up and become overwhelming. She helps people manage anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and trauma.
Background and approach
She also works with concerns around relationships, intimacy, sexuality, self-esteem, and the strains of parenting and caregiving. In session she asks questions that uncover the stories people tell about themselves. That lets her and the client spot patterns that no longer serve them.
She uses Narrative Therapy along with attachment-based and client-centered ideas to reframe difficult memories and repair how people connect with others. Amanda often combines those narrative approaches with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That mix supports short-term coping and longer-term change.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what will feel useful to the client in daily life. Her work is straightforward and calm. She helps people name what matters, try small experiments, and track what changes.
The goal is to leave therapy with clearer choices, fewer stuck patterns, and more confidence moving forward.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Amanda works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amanda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amanda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment work online
Amanda uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. In plain terms, this means talking through life events to spot unhelpful patterns and then testing new ways of seeing those events. This can help with issues like identity, shame, sexuality, and recovery from trauma.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy which looks at how early relationships shape present reactions and closeness with others. That work helps people understand relationship patterns and try different ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her approach too, which keeps sessions focused on the client's pace and priorities and creates space for honest reflection.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the journey. Amanda will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what works in practice.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy lives. Video calls allow deeper conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging is useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, caregiving schedule, or other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Amanda help with?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy struggles. Other areas include self-esteem, parenting strain, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and conversational. She treats clients as the expert on their lives and works together to find practical steps that fit each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has nine years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a VA LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she practices with clients located in Virginia.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on available times.
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