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Amanda Tindell

Amanda Tindell, LCSW

Therapist in Texas · 5+ years of experience

Practical, empathetic therapy for stress and anxiety

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  • Warm collaborative care
  • Skill building focus
  • Goal oriented support

About Amanda

Amanda Tindell is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and related struggles. She writes and speaks plainly, and aims to make therapy feel practical and understandable for people juggling busy lives.

Her style is warm and collaborative. She listens first, then helps clients name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on building skills for coping, improving sleep, and managing strong emotions so daily life becomes more manageable.

Amanda draws on several approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses client-centered work to follow what a client needs in the moment. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and DBT-informed skills support emotion regulation and present-moment awareness.

She also works with trauma-related concerns and incorporates methods that aim to reduce the hold of painful memories. Amanda emphasizes practical tools and step-by-step plans that people can use between sessions. She helps clients set small, achievable goals and track progress over time.

People who choose Amanda often want a therapist who speaks plainly, sets clear goals, and offers concrete strategies alongside empathic listening. Her approach is steady and goal-oriented, focused on helping people regain balance and move forward from difficult life events.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Amanda’s approaches work in online therapy

Amanda uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters to each person. That means sessions begin by listening closely to current struggles and priorities, then shaping work around those goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These approaches are well suited to stress, sleep issues, and day-to-day coping.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness techniques to help with strong emotions and attention to the present moment. DBT-informed work teaches short, repeatable skills for regulating emotion and handling crisis moments without escalation. Mindfulness practices help slow down racing thoughts and support better sleep and focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda will work together with each person to identify what feels most useful and adjust methods as needs change. The aim is a collaborative plan that fits the client's goals and rhythm of life, not a fixed protocol.

The therapist's biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide continuity of care and make skill practice more accessible between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, sleep problems, ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.

What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and client-centered, with a practical focus on skills and goals. Amanda blends listening with concrete strategies to help people manage emotions and daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Amanda has five years of experience providing mental health care and support to people with a range of concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Amanda?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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