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Amanda Alexander, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Stress and Trauma help
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Amanda
Amanda Alexander is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Amanda uses practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try different habits.
She spent much of her career in military and public service roles. That included leadership work in the Army and clinical roles in schools, Department of Health and Human Services settings, and Veterans Affairs facilities. Those roles shaped how she explains difficult topics in clear, everyday language.
Amanda aims to make therapy concrete. Sessions often involve spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. She also uses client-centered techniques and motivational interviewing to help people set realistic steps they can try between meetings.
Her background includes work with first responders and veterans, and she lists related focuses such as attachment issues, abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people facing mood disorders, seasonal affective disorder, and midlife transitions.
Amanda is experienced at teaching skills to professionals as well as providing direct support. She frames difficult material in ways that encourage questions and practical application. People who want straightforward, structured help with mood, stress, or trauma-related problems will find an approach centered on clear explanation and step-by-step strategies.
How Amanda uses practical approaches in online sessions
Amanda works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. It suits problems where patterns of thinking and behavior keep symptoms going.Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person sets the pace and priorities. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and manage stress. Together these methods address issues like grief, trauma reactions, relationship strain, and mood problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. She treats the choice as collaborative and will adjust strategies based on what helps in practice.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask at booking which formats are offered so sessions can be arranged to match everyday constraints and commitments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She also focuses on related topics like attachment, caregiver stress, and post-traumatic stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Sessions often focus on small, practical experiments to change thinking and behavior.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of experience across military and civilian roles, including clinical work in schools, DHHS settings, and Veterans Affairs facilities. Her background includes leadership in the Army and work with first responder and veteran issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in North Carolina. Her practice is located in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Services are provided to clients within the stated region.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s location.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That sequence begins the intake and booking steps.
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