Amanda Gale, LCSW, CSW-PIP
Supportive strengths-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Short-term focused therapy
- Person centered guidance
- Accepting international clients
About Amanda Gale
Amanda Gale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience providing clinical services. She also holds the CSW-PIP credential, a social work credential that reflects additional professional training. Based in South Dakota, Amanda brings a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy and supports people facing a wide range of life challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, parenting concerns, addictions, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Amanda has provided individual, group, and family therapy and values helping clients build practical coping skills, increase confidence, and create meaningful support networks. She emphasizes short-term, brief therapy when appropriate, often working in an 8 to 12 session timeframe to teach skills and foster lasting progress, with additional supportive therapy available afterward. Her practice integrates recovery-oriented principles that place clients in control of their goals and treatment plan while she offers guidance and mentorship along the way.
Special attention is given to attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, and midlife concerns. Amanda focuses on identifying each person’s existing strengths and expanding them so clients can navigate life changes with greater resilience and satisfaction. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, walking alongside individuals as they make decisions and move toward the life they want.
Amanda has provided individual, group, and family therapy and values helping clients build practical coping skills, increase confidence, and create meaningful support networks. She emphasizes short-term, brief therapy when appropriate, often working in an 8 to 12 session timeframe to teach skills and foster lasting progress, with additional supportive therapy available afterward. Her practice integrates recovery-oriented principles that place clients in control of their goals and treatment plan while she offers guidance and mentorship along the way.
Special attention is given to attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, chronic illness and pain, and midlife concerns. Amanda focuses on identifying each person’s existing strengths and expanding them so clients can navigate life changes with greater resilience and satisfaction. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, walking alongside individuals as they make decisions and move toward the life they want.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Gale have?
Amanda Gale has 12 years of experience providing clinical services.
Is Amanda Gale a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LCSW and CSW-PIP. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are WY LCSW LCSW-854 and SD CSW-PIP 6073.
In which languages does Amanda Gale provide therapy?
Amanda Gale provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Gale located?
Amanda Gale is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Amanda Gale as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Gale through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Gale work with international clients?
Yes, Amanda Gale works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Gale 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 uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and a Client-Centered approach to help clients navigate difficult emotions and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without judgment while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build healthier ways of relating, which can support work on relationship problems, abandonment concerns, and parenting challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients feel heard and empowered to make their own choices - this approach supports self-esteem, decision making, and recovery from setbacks.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The choice of techniques is guided by the client’s priorities and comfort level.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and integrate therapeutic skills into daily life with greater consistency.