Amanda Marvin , LCSW

Amanda Marvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with more than 11 years of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She creates a compassionate, affirming environment where clients can pursue healing, personal growth, and clearer self-understanding. Amanda addresses a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, stress, parenting and blended family issues, relationship and family conflicts, addiction, grief, bipolar disorder, and related co-morbid conditions.

Her work is tailored to each individual, with a focus on young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ people navigating emotional transitions and life changes. Amanda emphasizes self-compassion, improved communication, and practical coping strategies to manage stress, social anxiety, anger, and challenges tied to career or identity. She draws from evidence-based methods such as Somatic-EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness to match interventions to a client’s strengths and needs.

As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide clinical psychotherapy and support - Amanda combines clinical expertise with a client-centered approach aimed at building resilience, restoring balance, and helping clients develop tools for meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Amanda integrates several proven therapeutic approaches that translate well to online formats. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and develop flexible strategies to act in ways that align with what matters most, which can be useful for anxiety, life transitions, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth and self-discovery - a helpful approach for building self-esteem, improving communication, and navigating relationship or identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and needs. She tailors interventions over time and adjusts techniques as clients progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, family, and other commitments. These options support consistent engagement and make it possible to integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to individualized care.