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Amanda McLean, LCSW, LICSW

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Amanda

Amanda McLean is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington who helps people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a wide range of relationship and identity concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on 13 years of clinical experience to offer supportive, practical care for issues such as intimacy-related difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and career stress, and challenges related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.

Her background also includes work with people facing attachment and family of origin problems, autism and Asperger syndrome, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Her approach is collaborative and strengths-focused, blending evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with client-centered, mindfulness-informed practices and motivational interviewing.

Amanda presents as warm, genuine, and interactive, inviting clients to build goals together and develop concrete plans for change. She offers sessions via phone, video, live chat, and text-based messaging and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Prospective clients in Washington begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.

Approach-Focused Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and ADHD-related struggles. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and can build on their own strengths in the change process.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Amanda approaches treatment collaboratively, exploring clients' goals and preferences and tailoring techniques from ACT, CBT, and client-centered practice to fit individual needs rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online therapy with Amanda uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow for consistent engagement from home or other locations, support different communication styles, and make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while working toward identified goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Amanda works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed in her specialties. She also supports clients dealing with identity, family, and career stressors.
What is Amanda's therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is warm, genuine, and interactive, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients set goals and develop practical strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 13 years of experience working with a broad range of concerns including trauma, addictions, parenting challenges, and LGBT-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Amanda holds LCSW and LICSW credentials with licence details OR LCSW L13915 and WA LICSW LW60940913, and she practices in Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and payment handled for ongoing sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, 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, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Washington, Oregon

Languages

English

What Amanda can help with

Amanda McLean works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Amanda works with people with trauma, addictions, parenting issues, and grief and loss.

How Amanda approaches therapy

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

Experience and training

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington, with 13 years of clinical experience.