Amanda Smith , LCSW

Amanda Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience supporting adults through periods of stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood challenges. She draws on clinical training and practical experience to help people manage anger, build self-esteem, and increase motivation while addressing complex issues such as trauma and abuse. Her work also focuses on improving communication, coping with impulsivity and control issues, and working through feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and social anxiety.

Amanda uses an eclectic, tailored approach to therapy, adapting methods and tools to fit each person's goals and circumstances. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and where clients can develop practical skills and new perspectives. Amanda frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s courage in seeking change and aims to support and empower them through the steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside deeper exploration of meaning and values, helping people address both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns that affect well-being. Amanda brings a compassionate, goal-oriented style to her work, helping clients move toward increased resilience and self-acceptance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Amanda often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and build skills for accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward what matters. It is helpful for persistent anxiety, stress, and issues related to motivation and self-worth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building. CBT is effective for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and problems with anger or impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time so sessions remain relevant and useful, adjusting focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Amanda is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working toward clearer coping strategies and personal growth.