- Warm collaborative style
- Practical coping skills
- Parenting support focus
About Amanda
Amanda Barrows is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine. She has six years of experience providing therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, trauma, and attention concerns. She aims to meet clients with kindness and respect and avoid stigmatizing labels.
Amanda takes a warm, interactive approach in sessions. She listens first and tailors conversation and goals to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking so people can manage daily stress and feel more in control.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care issues, and challenges linked to life transitions and career stress.
Amanda uses methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practice, and client-centered work. She blends these approaches to fit what a person needs rather than following a fixed formula.
The first meetings emphasize building trust and setting realistic goals. Later sessions often include skill-building, behavior experiments, and mindful practices to reduce reactivity. Amanda describes therapy as a collaborative process focused on small, steady changes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Amanda draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while committing to actions that matter. It can help when life changes or painful feelings make it hard to move forward. CBT looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, panic, and depressive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods make the most sense given their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, with a mix of skills practice, values work, and mindful exercises.
Confirm session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online therapy can help fit care into a busy life by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and making it easier to maintain continuity after a move. Licensed professionals can use video, phone, or other supported formats when available, and Amanda will work with you to choose what best fits your routine and comfort.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Amanda commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely, treats people with respect, and tailors sessions to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
Amanda has six years of experience as a therapist and practices as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is Amanda based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Maine and holds the ME LCSW credential.
Can sessions be done in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.