Amanda Reid , LPC

Amanda Reid is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with eight years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Arts in Licensed Professional Counseling from Liberty University. As an LPC, she provides therapeutic guidance grounded in professional training and practical experience.

Amanda brings a background that includes roles as a substance abuse counselor and work in group home and mental health hospital settings. She holds certifications in Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Experiential Therapy, which inform a flexible, evidence-informed approach to care. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

She focuses on meeting people where they are, helping them reframe unhelpful patterns and build practical self-care and coping skills. Amanda emphasizes grounding techniques, affirming work in session, and creating structured cognitive-behavioral practices that support long-term growth. Compassion and empathy are central to her work, and she approaches therapy as a supportive facilitator, honoring each person’s journey toward greater resilience and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Amanda uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as foundational approaches. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship that helps people explore their values and goals while feeling heard. Cognitive behavioral therapy is practical and skills-based, helping people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new behaviors to manage anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors.

She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can be especially helpful for issues like anger, mood instability, and impulse control.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and will adapt methods over time so therapy remains a good fit. Online therapy offers practical benefits for that flexible, client-focused work. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, therapists can maintain continuity of care, accommodate busy schedules, and offer timely support across different situations. These options make it easier to access help in ways that fit individual routines and comfort levels.