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Amanda Sims-High, LCSW, CSW, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW in Maryland - stress and relationship help
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Amanda
Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of professional experience based in Maryland. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, and coping with life changes.
She draws on straightforward, practical methods in session. Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, and solution-focused work to set short-term goals and track progress.
In practice she aims for clear, concrete steps people can try between sessions. Conversations focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to see what helps. Sessions include goal-setting, behavioral experiments, and skills practice tailored to the issue at hand.
Amanda has long experience with military-connected cases and understands challenges that can come with service and military family life. She also works with common family stressors such as blended family issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and infidelity.
Her approach is direct and practical. She supports clients in organizing steps, tracking what works, and adjusting plans when needed. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to outline goals and next steps.
How Amanda uses structured approaches in online sessions
Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small experiments and see what changes help. Client-Centered Therapy is used to listen and reflect what matters most to the person, helping them organize priorities and choices. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and practical steps to move toward those goals, which can be useful for relationship and parenting concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will work collaboratively with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews what helps and adjusts techniques if something is not working so sessions remain focused and practical.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur and bring real-life examples into the conversation.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, and solution-focused goal work to identify patterns and try specific changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials plus LCSW-C; her listed location is Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to outline goals and next steps.
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