Amanda Marvin, LCSW

Amanda Marvin, LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), brings 11 years of clinical experience to her practice in North Carolina, helping people navigate complex emotional and life challenges. She creates a compassionate, affirming environment where exploration of personal growth, healing, and self-discovery is central to the work.

Amanda focuses on a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Her practice places particular emphasis on supporting young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals as they manage relationship changes, identity questions, and emotional stressors. She centers her work on fostering self-love, improving communication, and developing practical strategies for managing stress, social anxiety, and discovering a sense of purpose.

Therapeutic methods are drawn from evidence-based approaches, including Somatic-EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices. Amanda aims to honor each person’s identity, lived experience, and strengths while working collaboratively to build resilience, increase self-understanding, and develop tools that support meaningful, lasting change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Marvin

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be helpful for people facing life transitions, stress, or patterns of avoidance by focusing on values-driven living rather than symptom suppression.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. This approach is practical and skills-focused, often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress through techniques that alter thinking and build coping strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience, offering empathetic listening and validation to support self-exploration and growth. This approach helps clients who benefit from a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to clarify goals and build self-understanding.

Amanda Marvin works collaboratively with clients to determine which approach or combination of approaches fits best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily responsibilities. These formats allow clients to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations while maintaining regular, consistent care.