Amanda Averill , LISW, LICSW

Amanda Averill is a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio and Minnesota with 10 years of professional experience. She supports adults facing stress and anxiety, helps families work through conflicts, and offers guidance for those coping with grief, loss, and depression. Her practice centers on meeting clients where they are and building on the strengths they already possess.

She views each person as the expert of their own story and focuses on practical, compassionate collaboration to address challenges and achieve meaningful change. Amanda recognizes that starting therapy can require courage and aims to make the first steps into care more manageable by offering clear support and steady guidance.

Amanda holds LISW and LICSW credentials, which reflect advanced preparation in clinical social work and authorization to provide independent therapeutic services. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping skills, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are practical and goal oriented. One common approach focuses on teaching skills and coping strategies to reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety and to improve day-to-day functioning; these techniques help clients build concrete tools for managing emotions and responding to triggers. Another area emphasizes attachment and relational work, helping individuals and families explore interaction patterns, repair relationships, and address issues such as abandonment or blended family transitions. Both approaches aim to combine real-world skills with deeper understanding of patterns that influence behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and adjusts the focus as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from varied locations.