Amanda Dulaney, LICSW

Amanda Dulaney, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a licensed therapist practicing in Alabama with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people who are coping with grief and the loss of a loved one, navigating major life changes, and strengthening motivation and self-esteem, while also addressing career-related concerns. Amanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical skill building and emotional processing, and she combines that with a warm, client-centered stance that aims to empower each person she works with.

Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and safely. Amanda encourages clients to take the courageous steps toward greater fulfillment and well-being, helping them clarify goals and develop tools to manage challenges. She also offers care for a wide range of related issues including abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication and control struggles, divorce and separation, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose and midlife transitions, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace problems.

Amanda tailors treatment to each individual, working collaboratively to identify priorities, track progress, and build resilience over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, which means she applies methods supported by research to help people process grief, manage life transitions, and build self-esteem. These techniques often include structured exercises and skills practice that focus on concrete strategies for coping and emotional regulation. She also uses a client-centered, supportive approach that prioritizes listening, validation, and empowerment - helping people explore values, clarify goals, and strengthen motivation for change.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Amanda collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made so care remains responsive and personalized.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing busy schedules or geographic constraints. Amanda offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most accessible. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when life changes or challenges arise.