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Amanda Buchanan

LCSW

Amanda Buchanan , LCSW

Therapist in Kentucky

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About Amanda

Amanda Buchanan, LCSW, is a licensed therapist in Kentucky with 15 years of experience helping people navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice. Amanda focuses on creating an affirming, compassionate environment for diverse communities, bringing particular attention to social anxiety, trauma, addiction, and LGBTQ+ experiences.

Her work is trauma-informed and culturally responsive, guided by a deep respect for each person’s individual story. She supports people exploring sexuality, relationship dynamics, caregiver stress, and identity development, tailoring interventions to meet practical goals and promote emotional growth. Amanda emphasizes resilience-building and collaborative problem solving, helping clients develop concrete strategies to manage symptoms, address underlying patterns, and pursue meaningful change.

Across fifteen years of practice, Amanda has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, panic, substance-related issues, and family-of-origin or caregiver stress. She welcomes individuals seeking nonjudgmental, strength-based support and partners with them to foster clearer self-understanding and sustained well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies and emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and self-destructive behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that strengthens personal motivation for change and is especially helpful for substance use concerns and ambivalence about change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy lives or to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, goal-focused support that adapts to each client’s schedule and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Amanda Buchanan have?

Amanda Buchanan has 15 years of experience.

Is Amanda Buchanan a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details provided are OR LCSW L14632 and TN LCSW 5122.

In which languages does Amanda Buchanan provide therapy?

Amanda provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Buchanan located?

Amanda Buchanan is located in Kentucky.

How can I work with Amanda Buchanan as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda Buchanan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Buchanan work with international clients?

Yes, Amanda Buchanan works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Buchanan cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Kentucky, Tennessee, Oregon

Languages

English

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