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Amanda Baddmoccosin-Barnes, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Amanda

Amanda Baddmoccosin-Barnes is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Wisconsin who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger, and career-related challenges.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping clients navigate workplace pressures, mood fluctuations, panic symptoms, and trauma-related concerns while offering practical strategies for impulsivity, hoarding, and communication problems. Her practice emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and skill-building to address issues such as codependency, blended family dynamics, domestic violence aftermath, seasonal affective disorder, self-harm tendencies, social anxiety and phobia, trichotillomania, and other mood disorders.

With four years of clinical experience, she aims to help clients strengthen resilience, improve emotional regulation, and develop clearer interpersonal boundaries. Amanda approaches therapy with empathy and respect, working with each person to identify strengths and tailor interventions that fit their life and goals.

She offers flexible session formats and a pragmatic focus on actionable strategies so clients can apply new skills between meetings and move toward sustainable change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care



Amanda applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and emotional regulation. One common approach she uses emphasizes cognitive and behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier responses; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and workplace stress. Another frequently used method targets behavioral change and coping skills to address impulsivity, hoarding behaviors, and mood regulation, helping clients practice new routines and responses that reduce distress.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and daily challenges, and then adapts methods to match those needs so interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain consistent support during life transitions, and use tools that suit each client's communication style and routine. Licensed professionals can tailor the mix of session types to promote steady progress while accommodating practical constraints.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?
She works with issues including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, and workplace difficulties, as well as related concerns like panic, trauma, mood disorders, and hoarding.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The practice relies on evidence-based techniques with a collaborative, skills-oriented approach that emphasizes empathy, practical strategies, and problem solving tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
The therapist has four years of professional experience delivering mental health care in a clinical setting.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Wisconsin and practices under the credential WI LCSW 12439 - 123.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceHoardingImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English