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Amanda Ihle, LCSW

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationOregon
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Amanda

Amanda Ihle is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 16 years of direct clinical experience who centers her practice on evidence-based approaches and compassionate listening.

Background and approach

She draws on training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness-informed techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and difficulties related to addiction and trauma.

Her background includes eight years providing addiction treatment in Washington State with Clark County Juvenile Court and several school districts, followed by eight years of clinical social work in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland, Oregon. In sessions she emphasizes a nonjudgmental, client-centered stance that supports exploration of emotions, behavior patterns, and relational dynamics.

Amanda also works with concerns such as relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and blended family challenges, attachment and abandonment issues, sleep disturbance, self-esteem, anger, and ADHD. She aims to help clients clarify values, develop practical coping strategies, and build skills that translate into everyday life.

Integrating practical therapy approaches into online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms and changing responses to stressors; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction-related behaviors. Mindfulness-informed techniques emphasize present-moment awareness and self-compassion, supporting emotion regulation and resilience in the face of trauma or ongoing stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in real life, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single model. This partnership helps identify whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness practices, or a combination will be most effective for each client's needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations within Oregon. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, skills-based care and make it simpler to maintain momentum between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting and family challenges, and ADHD among other focused concerns.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and a client-centered attitude to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space for change.
What clinical experience does she bring?
Amanda has 16 years of clinical practice, including eight years in juvenile court and school-based addiction work in Washington and eight years in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland.
Where is Amanda licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Oregon as an LCSW with license number OR LCSW L11965 and practices from Oregon.
Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Oregon

Languages

English