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Amanda Marcum, LCSW
Indiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Depression and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Amanda
Amanda Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of clinical experience. She practices in Indiana and works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and addictions. She also supports those navigating relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, LGBT stressors, and life transitions.
She trained with a Master of Social Work focused on children and families and has worked in multiple settings with adolescents and adults. Her approach is practical and person-focused. Amanda prioritizes the connection between client and clinician and pays attention to how comfortable someone feels sharing difficult topics.
In sessions she helps people increase self-awareness and notice patterns that keep problems stuck. She uses clear, goal-oriented methods and encourages trying different responses to stressful situations. Amanda talks through thoughts, feelings and behaviors and helps people test small changes in daily life.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based ideas. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful. These tools are used to address specific problems like anxiety, mood shifts, substance misuse, parenting strain and grief.
Amanda supports people who deal with abandonment, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and co-occurring conditions. She states that mutual trust and a nonjudgmental attitude are central to the work. The goal is to find practical ways forward for the situation someone brings to sessions.
How Amanda Uses Practical Therapies Online
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then try different, concrete responses to those patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants step-by-step exercises and clear homework tasks.She also integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, acceptance, and responding to the concerns a person brings. That approach supports people who need space to talk through decisions and feelings. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach present-moment awareness and calming practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Amanda will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She adapts tools from CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness based on how a person responds and what they want to accomplish.
Confirm the exact online session options before scheduling, since formats were not detailed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about specific session types and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, and LGBT stressors among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Sessions focus on practical exercises and small behavior changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Social Work with a children and families focus.
Which credentials and locations apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding licenses in Kentucky and Indiana and practices in Indiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the supplied biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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