- LISW-CP South Carolina
- Blended family issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Amanda
Amanda Dunlap is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has 10 years of professional experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, depression, relationship and family issues, and adjustment to life changes. Amanda also lists work related to LGBTQ matters and blended family issues.
She approaches sessions as a collaborative process. Amanda starts by listening to what matters most to the person in front of her. She looks for practical steps people can try between meetings and uses straightforward techniques to reduce distress and clarify choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her approach. That means she and the client identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems active, and then test different ways of responding. Sessions often include short exercises and goal-focused conversations aimed at feeling more in control of day-to-day life.
Amanda also helps people cope with complex losses, shifts in identity, and changes in relationships. She will help name stressors, sort out options, and build small routines that make things manageably different. She avoids jargon and explains tools in plain terms.
Many people come to her worried about parenting, intimacy, or communication breakdowns after separation or new partnerships. Amanda frames these issues as practical problems to work through step by step, not as moral judgments. If a reader wants to learn how the matching and scheduling process works, they should follow the site buttons to begin.
How CBT is used in virtual sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, testing more balanced thoughts, and trying small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and problems with coping after loss.When applicable, sessions may also include practical problem solving. That focuses on breaking down a specific issue into steps, trying one change, and reviewing how it went. That method can help with relationship communication, parenting stress, and adjusting to blended household roles.
Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. This collaborative process lets the client guide which tools feel most useful.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, child care, or medical appointments. They can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better matches a client's day.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as intimacy and parenting.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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.