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Amanda Dunlap, LISW-CP

South Carolina LISW-CP for stress and addiction
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • LGBTQ support

About Amanda Dunlap

Amanda Dunlap is a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She holds the LISW-CP credential - a clinical social work license indicating advanced training and authorization to provide independent therapeutic care. Amanda focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, navigate addictions, address LGBTQ-related concerns, and cope with grief and loss.

Her approach centers on the conviction that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses strengths that can be used to move through challenges. Amanda emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical strategies and build on existing resources to create more fulfilling, balanced lives. Taking the first step toward change often requires courage, and Amanda offers steady support throughout that process, guiding clients as they set goals, try new coping skills, and evaluate progress over time.

Based in South Carolina, Amanda combines clinical knowledge with a respectful, strengths-based stance to help individuals facing transitions, emotional pain, or behavioral struggles. Her work aims to create sustainable, meaningful change by pairing practical interventions with compassionate guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Dunlap have?

Amanda Dunlap has 10 years of professional experience.

Is Amanda Dunlap a licensed therapist?

Yes. Amanda holds the LISW-CP credential. Her license is listed as SC LISW-CP 9926.

In which languages does Amanda Dunlap provide therapy?

Amanda provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Dunlap located?

Amanda is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Amanda Dunlap as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Dunlap work with international clients?

Amanda Dunlap does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Dunlap 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

CBT-Informed Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused approach Amanda uses to help clients understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and experimenting with new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress while building coping skills for everyday challenges.

Amanda frames therapy as a collaborative process - she works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they track progress, adjust strategies, and choose interventions that feel manageable and relevant to the client’s life.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals who can provide consistent therapeutic support.

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