Amanda Shaw, LCSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About Amanda Shaw
Amanda offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their strengths, identify goals, and work through difficult emotions such as guilt, shame, anger, and isolation. She has experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and those coping with bereavement, caregiving burdens, serious illness, and end-of-life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues related to LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and compassion fatigue.
In therapy she draws from client-centered principles to prioritize the person in front of her, plus cognitive behavioral therapy to address thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to build present-moment awareness, motivational interviewing to support readiness for change, and narrative therapy to reframe personal stories. Amanda provides services in English and offers sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Shaw have?
Amanda Shaw has 7 years of experience.
Is Amanda Shaw a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as PA LCSW CW020056.
In which languages does Amanda Shaw provide therapy?
Amanda Shaw provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Shaw located?
Amanda Shaw is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Amanda Shaw as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Shaw through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Shaw work with international clients?
Amanda Shaw does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Shaw 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Amanda Shaw, LCSW, integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, giving clients space to set the pace and direction of work while the therapist reflects and supports their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy with Amanda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around schedules, mobility, caregiving demands, and geographic constraints. These remote options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access support from the places and times that work best for each client.