Amanda Dunlap, LISW-CP

Amanda Dunlap is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with a Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) who has practiced in South Carolina for 10 years. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, and LGBT concerns. Amanda believes people know their own stories and brings a supportive presence to help them move forward.

Her work style is direct and practical. She listens to what matters most and helps clients set small, achievable steps. Sessions often focus on everyday coping skills, improving communication, and managing strong emotions so life feels more manageable between meetings.

Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which connects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to create workable change. She blends that with a strengths-based outlook, noticing what already helps and building on it. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

She also pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment issues that can affect how people relate to others. That includes supporting people through divorce, blended family challenges, parenting strain, and caregiving stress. Amanda writes and talks plainly so clients can use ideas right away.

For those facing aging and geriatric issues or cancer-related stress, Amanda brings ten years of experience to those conversations and to caregiver concerns. She helps people name priorities, manage practical burdens, and find ways to cope with changing roles.

To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site steps for matching and scheduling.

How Amanda Uses CBT and Practical Strategies Online

Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a core method. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression. It often involves setting simple, measurable goals and practicing skills between sessions.

She pairs that with a strengths-based focus that identifies what already helps someone get through hard days. That approach supports work on relationship patterns, caregiver stress, and coping with life changes by building on existing resources and routines.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Amanda will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. She adjusts plans as people try things and share what works or doesn’t, so the pace and focus reflect each person's needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, cut travel time, and use brief check-ins when a full in-person visit isn’t possible. It can also allow work on practical skills in the context of real life, such as practicing communication techniques between sessions.