Where Amanda stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Kentucky / 257744; LCSW, Tennessee / 5122; LCSW, Oregon / L14632
- NPI
- 1134454499
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Amanda
Amanda Buchanan is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky with 15 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and issues related to LGBTQ+ identity. Amanda also supports people dealing with codependency, caregiver stress, social anxiety, sexuality and relationship concerns.
Her approach focuses on clear, practical steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice patterns, manage intense emotions, and make changes that stick. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with tools and skills offered during meetings.
Amanda pays attention to how past family dynamics and trauma affect present behavior. She often looks at family of origin issues and the ways addiction or secondhand drinking shape day-to-day choices. Clients work on recognizing automatic reactions and building different responses over time.
She brings attention to sexual identity and alternative relationship styles, including polyamory and kink, without judgment. Amanda helps people sort through gender dysphoria, HIV-related concerns, and navigating communities that may feel unfamiliar or unsafe.
For people who are ready to change, Amanda helps set small, manageable goals. She uses straightforward language and practical exercises from CBT and DBT. Progress is tracked in sessions so people can see what works and adjust as needed.
How sessions work
How Amanda applies therapeutic approaches online
Amanda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more useful ones; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and depression. DBT offers concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills to manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions.Motivational Interviewing is used to explore a person’s own reasons for change and to build commitment. It’s conversational and respects where someone is ready to shift habits, which can be helpful for addiction and codependency patterns. Deciding which approach to emphasize is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Amanda will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose a mix of skills and strategies and adjust them based on progress and feedback.
The therapist’s session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Tennessee, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression, and LGBTQ+ related issues. Codependency, caregiver stress, social anxiety, and sexuality concerns are also listed focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skill-based, using CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on habits, emotion regulation, and steps people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals on emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience includes work with trauma, addiction, and LGBTQ+ related matters.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure noted for OR LCSW and TN LCSW, and she practices in Kentucky.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as indicated. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original information does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the client’s chosen location details.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.