Amanda Phillips, LICSW, LISW
Therapist in Alabama
Amanda Phillips is a licensed social worker with two decades of experience.
- License 3645C, 119743 · Alabama, Iowa Expires April 2028, December 2026
- NPI 1285835124 · national registry
- Experience and languages 20+ years in practice English
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About Amanda
Amanda Phillips is a licensed social worker with two decades of experience. She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices from Alabama. She helps people who are stressed, anxious, or struggling with depression and grief.
Amanda often supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and the aftereffects of PTSD. She also works with those facing caregiver strain, codependency, communication problems, and the challenges of divorce or separation.
Background and approach
Her approach is practical and focused on what someone can do between sessions. In session Amanda centers a person’s own perspective. She treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths.
She uses clear tools and short exercises that are easy to try at home. Conversations move at a steady, respectful pace so people can make small changes that add up. She draws from several therapy methods to fit different needs, including the Gottman Method for relationship work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for values-based change, and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking.
Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy help with emotion regulation. Amanda’s background includes work with Veterans and people affected by domestic violence. She also helps with parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions are conducted in English and offered through online formats.
Credentials
- LICSW (Alabama)
- License 3645C · expires April 2028
- LISW (Iowa)
- License 119743 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1285835124 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Amanda names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Amanda names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Amanda uses a mix of methods to match the needs of each person. The Gottman Method focuses on practical skills for improving communication, reducing conflict, and rebuilding closeness in relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and support so clients can find their own solutions.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to review goals, try different techniques, and adapt methods over time. If one approach doesn’t fit, adjustments are made so the therapy feels useful and relevant to everyday life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or during a short break. Live chat or text messaging can be used for quick check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns can Amanda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her style is practical and person-centered. She listens to your story, builds on your strengths, and uses clear tools to practice between sessions.
How much experience does she bring to sessions?
Amanda has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including PTSD, veteran issues, and domestic violence.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Alabama; her profile lists Alabama as her location.
Which languages are supported for therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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