Amanda Garrick

Amanda Garrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She draws on a long history in mental health and social services to offer steady, practical support to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. Amanda aims to create a welcoming space where people feel listened to and respected.

She uses straightforward methods that focus on what helps most in day-to-day life. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness Therapy to build awareness and calm. Sessions often emphasize coping strategies, problem-solving, and ways to manage symptoms so people can function better at home and work.

Amanda has worked in community settings across Los Angeles County and with a range of concerns including substance use, grief, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, intimacy issues, and the challenge of life transitions.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She helps people set realistic goals, try small changes, and track progress. Amanda also brings experience in crisis intervention and risk assessment when urgent needs arise.

People who reach out will find a clinician who emphasizes acceptance, clear tools, and steady guidance. For those looking for help with intellectual disability-related concerns, Amanda lists Intellectual disability among her areas of focus and can address related stressors and supports in sessions.

How Amanda Uses CBT and Mindfulness Online

Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and patterns. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises, skill building, and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and worries about daily life.

She also integrates Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques aim to reduce rumination and increase calm so people can respond to stress with less reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She typically adapts exercises so they fit into a person's routine and checks in about what's working and what needs to change.

Session format options are not specified here, so confirm the current session types before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and make it simpler to practice techniques between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor online work to focus on coping skills, relapse prevention, grief work, or managing ADHD-related challenges without promising a specific outcome.