Amanda Marcum

Amanda Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. She brings 18 years of clinical experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, parenting, and concerns tied to intellectual disability. Amanda writes plainly and listens closely so people can feel understood and make steady progress.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Indiana University in 2007 with a focus on children and families. Over nearly two decades she has worked with adolescents and adults in a range of settings. That background shaped her focus on real-life problems such as family conflict, LGBT stressors, trauma and abuse, and caregiver strain.

Amanda centers the therapeutic relationship. She believes the connection between client and clinician matters most. In sessions she aims to be open-minded and nonjudgmental so people can share difficult truths and learn more about themselves.

Her approach blends clear, practical strategies with attention to personal goals. Amanda uses techniques that help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and set realistic steps forward. She also works with motivation and short-term problem solving when that fits a person’s needs.

Clients can expect a straightforward, respectful style that focuses on what they want to change. Amanda emphasizes self-awareness, steady movement through difficult situations, and communication skills that improve daily life. She invites people to reach out and discuss how she might help them navigate current challenges.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Amanda combines client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in ways that fit online sessions. Client-centered Therapy emphasizes listening, acceptance, and building trust so clients feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to share and make sense of their feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by offering structured tools and homework to practice between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts direction over time so therapy stays useful and goal oriented rather than fixed to a single method.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to use written exercises, worksheets, and between-session messaging when that is helpful. Ask about specific session types and scheduling to find what will work best for daily life.