Amanda Sholty, LCSW
Amanda Sholty, LCSW - Collaborative therapist for life changes
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Caregiver assistance
About Amanda Sholty
Amanda Sholty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who meets people where they are and supports them through meaningful change. She recognizes the courage it takes to reach out for help and honors that first step while offering steady guidance as people begin the work of growth and healing. Amanda has practiced across community behavioral health, domestic violence services, healthcare settings, and veteran-focused programs, and she also provides support to caregivers of individuals living with dementia.
Her practice emphasizes a person-centered, strengths-based stance that centers each individual’s priorities. Amanda treats people as the experts of their own lives and partners with them in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, drawing on practical skills and compassionate listening. She helps with developing coping strategies, navigating grief, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and addressing a broad range of life transitions and stressors.
Amanda’s approach aims to build resilience and clarify values so clients can move toward the life they want. She welcomes questions and seeks to create a respectful space where clients lead the goals and the pace of their work together.
Her practice emphasizes a person-centered, strengths-based stance that centers each individual’s priorities. Amanda treats people as the experts of their own lives and partners with them in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, drawing on practical skills and compassionate listening. She helps with developing coping strategies, navigating grief, setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and addressing a broad range of life transitions and stressors.
Amanda’s approach aims to build resilience and clarify values so clients can move toward the life they want. She welcomes questions and seeks to create a respectful space where clients lead the goals and the pace of their work together.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Sholty have?
Amanda Sholty has 6 years of experience.
Is Amanda Sholty a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details: FL LCSW SW18570.
In which languages does Amanda Sholty provide therapy?
Amanda Sholty provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Sholty located?
Amanda Sholty is located in Florida.
How can I work with Amanda Sholty as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Sholty through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Sholty work with international clients?
Amanda Sholty does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Sholty 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 and flexible online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes by helping people act in ways that align with what matters most to them.Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns that developed in early relationships and how those patterns show up in current connections. It can help with intimacy-related issues, communication challenges, and rebuilding trust in relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person seeking help, offering empathy and support while the individual defines goals and direction. This approach is well suited for people wanting a collaborative, strengths-focused process to address grief, self-esteem, or major life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will adapt techniques and pace to fit the client’s priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow therapy to fit varied schedules and locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions during busy days, and access support from home or other convenient settings.