Amanda Buchanan, LCSW

Amanda Buchanan is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people cope with stress and anxiety. She offers calm, direct support for worries that get in the way of daily life. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at finding small changes that make a difference.

She works with people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBTQ concerns. She also supports individuals dealing with social anxiety, panic attacks, caregiver strain, and questions around sexuality, gender, and relationship structures. Amanda pays attention to the whole person rather than a single symptom.

Amanda uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people build skills. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, learning coping strategies, and setting realistic goals a person can actually use. The work balances symptom relief with practical life changes.

Her approach is trauma-informed and culturally aware. She aims to create a respectful and nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult experiences. Amanda encourages collaboration, so goals and methods are decided together.

Based in Kentucky, she draws on a broad clinical background and 15 years of practice to tailor support to each person. People come to her for help with stress, addiction, identity questions, and rebuilding after traumatic events. The focus is on steady progress and tools that fit the client's life.

How Amanda Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online

Amanda draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide her online work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce worry and improve daily routines. DBT teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to help with intense feelings and relationship stress.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses gentle questions to clarify goals and build motivation rather than pushing for immediate action. Amanda treats finding the right mix of methods as a team effort, working with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid video when that helps them focus. The therapist will help decide which ways of meeting will best support the client's needs and daily routine.