- Focus on thoughts
- Practical habit changes
- Calm approachable care
About Amanda
Amanda Fox is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or changes in their relationships and family life. She is direct and approachable, and she aims to make the first steps of therapy easier for people who are nervous about starting. Amanda emphasizes a calm setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
She brings three years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on everyday problems like worry, low mood, anger, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar concerns, and fallout from past trauma and abuse. Her work includes addressing issues that show up around attachment, adoption and foster care, blended families, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns.
In meetings she works with each person to understand their priorities and create practical ways to change worrying thought patterns and habits. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying small behavior changes, and trying new ways to handle difficult emotions. Amanda keeps language plain and steps uncomplicated so people can use what they learn right away.
People who choose Amanda can expect a straightforward partnership focused on clear goals. She encourages clients to move at a comfortable pace and to bring specific situations from daily life into sessions. This helps make progress feel relevant and achievable.
If you want to see how therapy might help with stress, relationship strain, or day-to-day habits, Amanda offers a low-pressure way to begin and will guide next steps.
She brings three years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on everyday problems like worry, low mood, anger, grief, and coping with life changes. She also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar concerns, and fallout from past trauma and abuse. Her work includes addressing issues that show up around attachment, adoption and foster care, blended families, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns.
In meetings she works with each person to understand their priorities and create practical ways to change worrying thought patterns and habits. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying small behavior changes, and trying new ways to handle difficult emotions. Amanda keeps language plain and steps uncomplicated so people can use what they learn right away.
People who choose Amanda can expect a straightforward partnership focused on clear goals. She encourages clients to move at a comfortable pace and to bring specific situations from daily life into sessions. This helps make progress feel relevant and achievable.
If you want to see how therapy might help with stress, relationship strain, or day-to-day habits, Amanda offers a low-pressure way to begin and will guide next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Amanda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts and everyday habits. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and gently test new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This method is practical and often involves homework between sessions to try small behavior changes in daily life.Another useful technique she uses centers on building routines and habit changes. That approach looks at what people do each day, identifies small adjustments, and practices those changes until they become easier. It can help with stress, ADHD-related routines, and coping during times of change.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so therapy feels useful and relevant.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, reduce time spent traveling, or allow a quieter check-in without needing to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use different formats to help therapy fit into everyday life, and Amanda will discuss which format suits your needs when you get started.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood patterns, and coping with life changes.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on talking through current thoughts and daily habits, identifying small changes, and building practical ways to handle emotions and conflicts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience as a licensed practitioner in Ohio.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Amanda?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.