Amanda Cook , MD, LCPC

Amanda Cook is a Maryland-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience supporting people through addictions, relationship challenges, family conflict, and anger management. She holds an MD, which indicates a medical degree, and an LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Amanda blends clinical training with practical, compassionate support to help clients explore difficult emotions and develop healthier patterns.

Her approach emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, build coping skills, and address issues such as communication breakdowns, forgiveness, guilt, and low self-esteem. Amanda recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and affirms the significance of that first step while guiding clients at a pace that feels manageable.

Based in Maryland, Amanda applies client-centered methods and motivational interviewing techniques to tailor care to individual needs, helping people move toward clearer priorities and more constructive relationships.

Client-centered and Motivational Therapy Online

Amanda Cook uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the individual's perspective, creating space for people to explore feelings and values at their own pace. This approach helps with issues like relationship concerns, self-esteem, and family dynamics by focusing on empathy, active listening, and the client’s goals.

She also applies motivational interviewing, a collaborative conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change. This technique is often useful for addictions, behavior change, and situations where a client feels stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work Amanda does with each client. She and the client collaborate to identify what methods fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit therapy into busy lives, and access support from home or other convenient locations.