Amanda Omar, LCSW

Amanda Omar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with over 10 years of experience supporting adults facing complex mental health challenges. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license to provide psychotherapy and coordinate care, and her practice is grounded in trauma-informed principles that honor each person s history and resilience.

Amanda specializes in working with anxiety, depression, PTSD and complex trauma, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and persistent mental illnesses such as mood and psychotic disorders. She also has experience assisting people affected by high-conflict family systems, generational trauma, involvement with the justice system, and chronic stressors. Her clinical repertoire draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational approaches to support recovery and symptom management.

Her style is collaborative and structured while remaining candid and compassionate. Amanda focuses on practical skills like emotional regulation, pattern recognition, and actionable treatment plans tailored to each person s goals. She emphasizes the link between insight and change, encouraging honest exploration of difficult subjects so clients can move from surviving to living with greater stability and authenticity.

Whether someone is in crisis or simply ready to stop moving through life on autopilot, Amanda offers steady clinical support aimed at building empowerment, clearer boundaries, and more reliable daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person s own goals and experiences, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental framework that helps people explore feelings and build self-awareness. This approach suits those seeking a collaborative space to clarify values and make choices that align with their life priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change emotions and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and symptoms that respond well to skill-building and structured interventions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is especially helpful for individuals who struggle with intense emotions, relationship conflicts, or patterns that lead to repeated crises.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Amanda will work collaboratively with each client and licensed professionals involved in care to determine which methods fit best with the client s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access consistent support from home, balance treatment with work or family responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or life circumstances change.