Amanda Sholty, LCSW

Amanda Sholty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with six years of clinical experience. She recognizes how difficult it can be to reach out for support and respects the courage it takes to act on the quiet sense that it may be time to talk. Her work centers on meeting people where they are and offering steady support as they take the next steps toward change.

Amanda has worked across a range of settings including community behavioral health, domestic violence services, healthcare, and veteran services. She also provides targeted support for caregivers assisting people who are experiencing dementia. These experiences contribute to a practical, informed approach when addressing life transitions and care-related stressors.

Her practice emphasizes a person-centered and strengths-based stance that honors each individual as the expert on their own life. In collaboration with clients, Amanda helps identify priorities, builds coping skills, and supports work around grief, boundary setting, and other personal goals. She aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy and respect and is available to answer questions for those considering beginning therapy.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Amanda draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as part of her approach. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice and make space for difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with what matters most. This approach can support work with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in relationships and early bond experiences, helping individuals understand how attachment styles influence intimacy, communication, and emotional responses.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts techniques over time to match what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits that complement Amanda's approaches. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time connection and interpersonal work, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to check in, process emotions, or receive support between sessions. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care despite busy schedules or geographic constraints.