Amanda Braun, LCSW

Amanda Braun is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania who brings several years of clinical experience to her work with adults and families. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, and challenges with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her practice also addresses related concerns such as body image, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and cultivating self-love.

Amanda approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the individual needs and goals of each client. She draws on evidence-informed methods to support practical coping skills while honoring each person’s values and life context. Clients can expect a collaborative process in which the therapist and client work together to set goals and select strategies that fit day-to-day life.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Amanda acknowledges and affirms that step. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore concerns, build resilience, and develop clearer paths forward. Amanda accepts clients in Pennsylvania and uses flexible session formats to meet varying needs and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Braun

Amanda integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and learn to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action toward valued goals - it can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to shift those patterns - it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and low motivation. Mindfulness techniques are woven into both approaches to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce rumination.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works together with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time to ensure the chosen strategies fit the client’s life and priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access a licensed professional from home, on the go, or during busy weeks while maintaining continuity of care and steady progress toward goals.