Mandy Dalrymple , LMSW, LICSW

Mandy Dalrymple is a licensed clinical social worker based in Michigan with 25 years of experience in social work and extensive experience counseling adults, adolescents, and couples. She emphasizes building a strong rapport as the foundation for effective counseling and is known for her active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental stance. Mandy works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, relationship and intimacy difficulties, identity questions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, sleep problems, anger, addiction and substance use issues, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and more. She has also supported people facing adoption and foster care matters, caregiving challenges, chronic illness and pain, and career or life transitions.

Mandy holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (1999) and a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work (2010), both from Michigan State University. Her clinical credentials include LMSW, which indicates a licensed master-level social worker, and LICSW, a clinical social work license that permits independent clinical practice. Her professional background spans foster care/CPS and adoption services, hospice, community mental health, New Directions Behavioral Health, a private inpatient psychiatric and detox/rehab hospital, and a private counseling agency.

Outside of her professional life she spends time with her teenage sons and their pug, Lucy, enjoys being near the water, supporting local marching band events, and making memories with extended family. Personal interests include writing, reading, photography, napping, and listening to music. She aims to help people feel comfortable discussing their situation and works collaboratively to set realistic, achievable goals with genuine care for each person’s well-being.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and commit to actions that move them toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship to support self-exploration and personal growth, which can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mandy will work collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate techniques from several approaches to tailor care. Licensed professionals aim to match therapy to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support around work, family, or mobility constraints, and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.