- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Focus on recovery
About Amanda
Amanda Raether is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and a range of relationship and self-esteem concerns. Amanda also supports those dealing with addictions, sleep problems, ADHD, mood changes, and life transitions including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
Amanda brings seven years of clinical experience and a decade in social work roles that included individual and group therapy, mentorship, and advocacy. Her style is warm and empathic. She aims to build a strong therapeutic relationship and meet each person where they are.
Her approach blends practical behavior-focused work with deeper exploration of patterns and meaning. She uses client-centered listening alongside methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative ideas. Amanda tailors the mix to the goals a client brings to sessions.
Sessions may focus on building coping skills, improving sleep and routine, managing mood swings, reducing anxiety, or addressing substance use and relapse prevention. She also helps people process grief, rebuild after relationship loss, and find clearer direction in career or life purpose.
Amanda encourages a collaborative pace. Some concerns respond well to short-term work, while others need longer exploration. She invites people who are ready to change to begin with small steps and practical tools, and to shape treatment around what they find most helpful.
Approaches used online and what they do
Amanda commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and building trust so clients can name goals and decide next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) ideas for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when strong emotions get in the way of daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works collaboratively to identify what fits each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options and adjusts techniques as progress is made so treatment reflects the client’s priorities.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedule limits make long sessions difficult. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversational work, skills coaching, and homework tasks that translate well to remote sessions, helping people practice new skills in day-to-day life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Amanda support?
Amanda supports stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, sleep problems, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship and self-esteem concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster among other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, empathic, and patient specific. She emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship and mixes skill-building with exploration of patterns that contribute to problems.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience and about ten years working in the social work field offering individual and group therapy, mentorship, and advocacy.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in the state of Kentucky.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.