Amanda Dunlap, LISW-CP

Amanda Dunlap is a licensed social worker practicing in South Carolina with a decade of professional experience supporting people through difficult life seasons. She works with individuals facing stress and anxiety, those navigating addictions, people with LGBTQ related concerns, and clients coping with grief and loss. Amanda centers each encounter on the understanding that the client is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths are key resources in meeting challenges and creating change. She approaches the work with respect for the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process. Amanda holds the LISW-CP credential, a clinical social work license that reflects advanced training and authorization to provide clinical services in South Carolina. Her style emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and practical strategies to help people move toward their goals, whether they are managing daily stressors or processing significant loss. Prospective clients can expect a supportive practitioner who values resilience and partners with them to build on what already works while exploring new ways to cope and grow.

Approaches in Online Therapy and Practical Support

Amanda often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, test them against reality, and develop new coping skills. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges by teaching practical strategies to change thinking and behavior.

She also emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative stance that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. This approach seeks to build on existing resources and resilience while setting clear goals for change, which can be especially helpful for navigating grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Amanda partners with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy with Amanda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, caregiving, and mobility. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.