Therapist profile
Amanda McLean, LCSW, LICSW
Washington
Licensed clinical social worker - Relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Washington / LW60940913; LCSW, Oregon / L13915
- NPI
- 1417423112
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
About
- Anxiety and depression
- Communication skills
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Amanda
Amanda McLean is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Washington Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, and LGBT-related concerns, as well as parenting and grief. She also lists codependency among her focus areas.
She uses straightforward, interactive sessions that treat the person as the expert on their life. Conversations focus on practical steps and skills to manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions often include problem-solving for everyday challenges like motivation, communication, and setting limits.
Amanda draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking patterns that keep people stuck. She mixes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help clients notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Mindfulness exercises appear in sessions to bring attention back to the present and reduce reactivity.
Her work also incorporates client-centered and motivational interviewing approaches, which means she listens for what matters most to the client and helps build motivation for change. That combination is useful for relationship concerns, parenting stresses, and navigating identity-related issues.
Practical problems such as sleep disruption, grief, or the effects of trauma are addressed with clear tools and short-term strategies when helpful. Amanda notes experience with non-traditional relationship structures and with sexual diversity topics such as BDSM and kink. She encourages people to bring concrete examples from their life so sessions can focus on immediate, usable steps.
How sessions work
How Amanda uses ACT, CBT and client-centered methods online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful when someone wants to stop being driven by anxiety or avoidance and start living in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more effective ones. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, motivation problems, and for managing stress in daily life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so goals come from the client. This approach supports work on communication, relationships, and confidence by building motivation and direction together. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. She treats choosing methods as a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They can allow shorter check-ins, reduce time spent commuting, and let someone use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed.Areas of focus
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and LGBT-related concerns, parenting, grief, trauma, ADHD, and codependency among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, down-to-earth approach that treats clients as the expert on their lives and focuses on practical steps and skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with a broad range of concerns including mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Washington State.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use 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.