Amanda Hollis, LICSW

Amanda Hollis is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship challenges. As a LICSW - a license that denotes advanced training and independent clinical practice in social work - she blends practical problem-solving with empathetic support to help clients understand patterns that affect mood, self-esteem, and behavior.

Amanda works with individuals experiencing attachment difficulties, abandonment concerns, communication problems, and life transitions such as divorce and separation. She has particular experience addressing anger, impulsivity, and the emotional impacts of mood disorders, guiding clients toward healthier coping strategies and improved day-to-day functioning.

Her practice emphasizes an accepting, compassionate stance with attention to both Christian perspectives and LGBTQ+ experiences. Drawing on evidence-based techniques, Amanda collaborates with each person to identify underlying patterns, set achievable goals, and build resilience over time. She aims to empower clients to deepen self-understanding and make meaningful, sustainable changes in relationships and personal wellbeing.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Amanda draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns. One approach focuses on structured cognitive and behavioral strategies that identify unhelpful thoughts and teach practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage urges related to addictions, and improve mood. Another emphasis is on understanding attachment and relationship patterns - exploring how early connections influence current communication, intimacy, and responses to abandonment or separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors interventions so the work fits the client's life and values. This partnership helps determine which techniques will be most helpful over time.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. Clients can meet by video, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for more frequent check-ins. These options make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to access licensed professionals from different settings.