- Blended family issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Messaging and phone
About Amanda
Amanda Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana and Kentucky with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addictions, trauma and relationship problems. Amanda also lists blended family issues among her areas of focus and works with adults facing parenting stress and changes in family structure.
She trained in social work with a concentration in children and families and has worked in a variety of settings. That background means she has frequent contact with people dealing with family conflict, parenting strain, attachment questions, and transitions after separation or remarriage. Her practice draws on straightforward conversation and practical strategies rather than jargon.
Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's concerns and goals. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness techniques to manage stress and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy appear in her approach when people want concrete steps or behavior change.
In session she aims to increase self-awareness and help people make progress on problems where they feel stuck. She believes a good working relationship with a therapist is central to making change. Those who reach out can expect a direct, respectful style and work that emphasizes practical movement rather than lengthy theory.
Amanda offers messaging, live chat, and phone or video sessions as part of her practice. She notes messaging is checked multiple times a day and that scheduling details are best confirmed through initial contact before booking a first session.
How Amanda’s approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around the issues the client brings, such as step-parenting stress or co-parenting disagreements. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so people can spot patterns and try new responses. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and relationship communication issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try first based on current needs and preferences. That may mean using CBT tools for one concern and mindfulness exercises in another session. Sessions are adjusted over time as progress and goals change.
The profile notes she offers messaging, live chat, and phone or video sessions, so check the matching questionnaire and messaging to confirm which formats are available to you. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow brief check-ins without travel, and support steady access to a licensed professional. Confirm session length and scheduling details before booking so the format fits your routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
Amanda lists blended family issues, parenting strain, family problems, and co-parenting stress among her focus areas. She also works with related concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, and relationship problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach and practical methods like CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and identify actionable steps.
How long has she worked as a clinician?
Amanda has 18 years of experience as a clinician, with a career that included work in multiple settings serving adolescents, adults, and families.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her credentials are KY LCSW and IN LCSW and she practices from Indiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use?
The profile indicates she offers messaging, live chat, and phone or video sessions. Confirm specific session options when you complete the matching steps before scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on your selected options and should be reviewed during signup.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. Messaging is available to confirm scheduling details before booking.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.