Amanda Irwin-Rugg, LCSW
Trauma-informed therapist focused on recovery and resilience
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Skill building
About Amanda Irwin-Rugg
Amanda Irwin-Rugg, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a Pennsylvania-based therapist with four years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life transitions. She draws on both trauma-focused and relational approaches to help clients understand patterns that contribute to distress and to build practical skills for coping and recovery.
Amanda is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two evidence-based modalities that can be especially helpful for processing traumatic memories and teams of internal parts that influence feelings and behavior. She combines this clinical training with a strengths-based, person-focused stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing capacities can be mobilized to meet present challenges.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering support while helping clients identify goals, develop new coping strategies, and deepen self-understanding. Amanda works with a wide range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, body image and eating-related struggles, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and the effects of domestic violence and disaster-related stress.
Therapy with Amanda emphasizes practical steps, compassionate listening, and tailored treatment plans informed by proven therapeutic methods.
Amanda is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two evidence-based modalities that can be especially helpful for processing traumatic memories and teams of internal parts that influence feelings and behavior. She combines this clinical training with a strengths-based, person-focused stance, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and that existing capacities can be mobilized to meet present challenges.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, offering support while helping clients identify goals, develop new coping strategies, and deepen self-understanding. Amanda works with a wide range of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, body image and eating-related struggles, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and the effects of domestic violence and disaster-related stress.
Therapy with Amanda emphasizes practical steps, compassionate listening, and tailored treatment plans informed by proven therapeutic methods.
Areas of Expertise
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Irwin-Rugg have?
Amanda Irwin-Rugg has four years of professional experience.
Is Amanda Irwin-Rugg a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are OR LCSW L15903, PA LCSW CW023812.
In which languages does Amanda Irwin-Rugg provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Amanda Irwin-Rugg located?
She is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Amanda Irwin-Rugg as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Irwin-Rugg through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Irwin-Rugg work with international clients?
Amanda Irwin-Rugg does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Irwin-Rugg 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Amanda integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses and can be useful for abandonment, attachment, and relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and strengths, with the therapist offering empathic listening and gentle guidance to support growth and self-understanding. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often used for trauma, abuse, and related symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda collaborates with each person to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so the work feels tailored and effective.
Online therapy with Amanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, allowing clients to engage in consistent work while balancing family, work, and other commitments.