Amanda Adams, MD, LCSW-C
- Anxiety and depression care
- Couples communication support
- Expressive arts integration
About Amanda Adams
With a creative background, Amanda incorporates expressive arts techniques alongside narrative therapy and cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients reframe stories, shift patterns, and develop concrete tools for daily life. She also draws on solution-focused and collaborative methods to identify strengths and set attainable goals. Her training includes an MD, indicating medical training, and an LCSW-C, which denotes a licensed clinical social worker with clinical certification.
Amanda aims to help clients access their inherent wisdom and resilience so they can clarify priorities, navigate life transitions, and move toward meaningful goals. She creates a supportive environment that invites exploration, creativity, and practical change tailored to each person or couple she works with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Adams have?
Amanda Adams has 8 years of experience.
Is Amanda Adams a licensed therapist?
Yes, Amanda holds these credentials: MD, LCSW-C. License details: MD LCSW-C 28366.
In which languages does Amanda Adams provide therapy?
Amanda provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Adams located?
Amanda is located in Maryland.
How can I work with Amanda Adams as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Adams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Adams work with international clients?
Amanda Adams does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Adams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Amanda frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on strengths to address concerns such as stress, relationship challenges, and self-esteem issues.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and practical coping strategies for life transitions.
Mindfulness Therapy is another core element of her work, teaching present-focused awareness and grounding practices that can reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and support ongoing stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and choose the style of interaction that best supports the therapeutic work with a licensed professional.