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Amanda McDade, LMHC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Amanda

Amanda McDade is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, and the sometimes messy emotions that accompany big life shifts.

Background and approach

She brings a practical, empathic stance to therapy, guiding clients toward clearer self-understanding and more durable coping strategies while addressing concerns such as depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and ADHD-related struggles. Amanda emphasizes resilience and emotional skill-building so clients can navigate change with greater confidence.

Her work blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered attitude, inviting people to explore values, communication patterns, and personal meaning as part of recovery and growth.

With four years of clinical experience and a focus on issues ranging from caregiving and aging to workplace stress and intimacy challenges, she supports clients through mourning, identity shifts, and decisions about life purpose.

Amanda aims to create a thoughtful partnership in which practical tools and reflective inquiry come together to help clients move forward at their own pace.

Approaches that shape online care and goals



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep disruption. Amanda integrates these approaches to offer both values-driven exploration and practical techniques for everyday challenges.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda approaches that choice collaboratively. She will work with clients to identify their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in sessions, then adjust techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for each person's needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care from different locations within Washington. These options allow clients to engage in real-time conversation, access brief check-ins between sessions, or use tools and exercises shared during therapy, supporting steady progress even when juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, ADHD, and workplace or caregiver stress.
What is Amanda's general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with reflective exploration to help people clarify values and develop coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does Amanda have?
Amanda has four years of professional experience as a licensed mental health counselor working with adults on life transitions, emotional healing, and interpersonal concerns.
Where is Amanda licensed and what are her credentials?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington with the credential WA LMHC LH61148354 and practices under the title LMHC.
Does Amanda offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Amanda provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to Amanda's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What Amanda can help with

Amanda McDade works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Amanda works with individuals navigating complex life transitions, relationships, and personal growth.

Amanda works with those experiencing stress.

How Amanda approaches therapy

Amanda's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Amanda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Washington, with 4 years of clinical experience.