Amanda Parulski, LCSW

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Practical, story-focused short-term therapy

Details

Name	Amanda Parulski
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Oregon
Licensed in	Oregon
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	11

About Amanda

Amanda Parulski is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oregon who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and parenting struggles. She also supports those dealing with family problems, divorce or separation, and life transitions. Her tone is direct and hopeful, and she aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable.

Amanda uses practical, short-term approaches focused on your strengths. She tends to keep sessions solution-oriented and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.

Background and approach

Much of her work draws on Narrative ideas - helping people tell and reshape the stories that shape their choices. In session she centers the person in front of her. She listens for what matters to you, then helps identify small, doable changes.

That can look like reframing a problem story, noticing helpful patterns, or trying a new strategy between appointments. Her experience includes supporting people through pregnancy and childbirth issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and caregiver stress. Amanda also works with women and young adults who want practical help navigating life changes.

She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. If you decide to begin, the process starts by completing a short questionnaire and then scheduling a time that works for you.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Amanda works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered 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 solution-focused work online

Amanda often mixes Narrative Therapy with Solution-Focused and Client-Centered ways of working. Narrative Therapy helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and try different perspectives to change those patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy narrows in on small, practical steps that move a person toward a preferred outcome and is useful for problems like stress, transitions, or parenting challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on an accepting, empathetic relationship where the person sets the pace and agenda.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. Amanda will talk with you about your goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what feels helpful. She aims to keep the work practical and goal-oriented while honoring your experience and choices.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video works well for a full conversation and visual cues, phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, and messaging or live chat can be useful for short check-ins or when you prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and try strategies between sessions.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Amanda help with?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and major life changes. Additional areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, divorce and family problems.

What is her approach in therapy?

She uses Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Narrative approaches to guide sessions. The work emphasizes your strengths, practical steps, and reshaping the stories that influence choices.

How much experience does she have?

Amanda has 11 years of clinical experience working with people in community and clinical settings. That background informs her short-term, goal-oriented style.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Oregon and provides services from that state. Sessions follow licensing rules for Oregon clinicians.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

Sessions with Amanda are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Amanda where she has space. Ask about fees, and whether she holds a licence or registration where you live.

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