- Client-centered focus
- Practical strategies
- Military-informed care
About Amanda
Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She aims for straightforward conversations that address parenting challenges, anger, intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, focused on the person sitting across from her.
With a long social work background, Amanda adapts sessions to fit each person’s situation. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client's needs and perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy tools when those methods suit a person’s goals.
Amanda has a particular understanding of military-connected concerns from her 23 years of service. That experience informs how she talks about blended family issues, communication problems, divorce, domestic violence, and related stresses. She aims to help people untangle family of origin issues and infidelity worries without judgment.
Sessions are built around what a person wants to change. Amanda tailors dialogue and plans rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. She emphasizes practical steps people can try between meetings.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Amanda presents herself as a steady, nonjudgmental partner in that process. People who value direct support and clear strategies may find her style helpful.
How Amanda’s Approaches Fit Online Work
Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person. That means listening without judgement and helping clients set their own pace and goals. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical ways to test new behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, concrete steps toward the changes a person wants to see. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferred way of working. She adjusts plans over time as goals shift or new issues come up. Confirm what session options are available before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people who prefer not to be on camera or who need a lower-bandwidth option. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and how to shape sessions to fit daily routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, trauma and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and respectful, using Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She brings 27 years in social work and 23 years of military service experience that informs work on veteran and armed forces issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials, and an LCSW-C in Maryland, and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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