Amanda Fisher, LCMHC
North Carolina LCMHC for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and grief support
- Couples and intimacy work
- Adolescents and adult therapy
About Amanda Fisher
Amanda Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of professional experience. She supports individuals, adolescents, and couples facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Amanda also offers Christian-based therapy and draws on faith-informed perspectives when clients prefer that approach.
Amanda's background includes a degree from Lee University and a range of clinical roles that shaped her skills in crisis intervention, grief work, trauma resolution, and family systems. She has experience at Lighthouse Counseling and Life Skills Center in Chattanooga, Beacon Youth and Family Center, and the Comitis Program at the Council on Substance Abuse and Mental Health. During graduate training at Colorado Christian University she completed supervised clinical hours at Michael Dawson Counseling and The Philippi Center, gained training in equine assisted therapy, and worked with clients across age groups in faith-based settings. She has also provided clinical support at retreats for families with special needs and for military families affected by deployment and PTSD, and served at the Child and Family Assistance Center at Ft. Carson Army Base where she assisted with risk assessments, crisis management, and coordinated care when higher levels of intervention were needed.
Amanda practices from a collaborative, client-centered stance and believes therapy is a joint effort. She helps clients develop coping skills, process difficult experiences, and work toward personal goals. Amanda enjoys helping couples rebuild communication and intimacy, supporting adolescents through crises, and walking alongside people as they navigate grief, trauma, and major life changes.
Amanda's background includes a degree from Lee University and a range of clinical roles that shaped her skills in crisis intervention, grief work, trauma resolution, and family systems. She has experience at Lighthouse Counseling and Life Skills Center in Chattanooga, Beacon Youth and Family Center, and the Comitis Program at the Council on Substance Abuse and Mental Health. During graduate training at Colorado Christian University she completed supervised clinical hours at Michael Dawson Counseling and The Philippi Center, gained training in equine assisted therapy, and worked with clients across age groups in faith-based settings. She has also provided clinical support at retreats for families with special needs and for military families affected by deployment and PTSD, and served at the Child and Family Assistance Center at Ft. Carson Army Base where she assisted with risk assessments, crisis management, and coordinated care when higher levels of intervention were needed.
Amanda practices from a collaborative, client-centered stance and believes therapy is a joint effort. She helps clients develop coping skills, process difficult experiences, and work toward personal goals. Amanda enjoys helping couples rebuild communication and intimacy, supporting adolescents through crises, and walking alongside people as they navigate grief, trauma, and major life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Fisher have?
Amanda Fisher has 10 years of professional experience in counseling and clinical work.
Is Amanda Fisher a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC. License details are NC LCMHC 19693.
In which languages does Amanda Fisher provide therapy?
Amanda provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Fisher located?
Amanda is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Amanda Fisher as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Fisher through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Fisher work with international clients?
Amanda Fisher does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Fisher cost?
Therapy costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, please click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Amanda. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule the first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client as the expert on their own experience and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional respect. This approach helps people who need a supportive space to explore feelings, build self-awareness, and set personally meaningful goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns and build practical coping skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship challenges where changing thought-behavior cycles can lead to relief.
Trauma-Focused Therapy provides structured methods to address and process traumatic experiences, supporting recovery from trauma-related symptoms and improving daily functioning for those affected by abuse, deployment-related trauma, or other distressing events.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and insights emerge.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options can make scheduling easier, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.