Amanda Dodd , LCSW

Amanda Dodd, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia who offers supportive, nonjudgmental care tailored to each person's life and values. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, and a broad range of other concerns, and she is comfortable providing either faith-based or secular therapy.

Known for a sex-positive, kink-friendly, and poly-friendly stance, she respects diverse relationship and sexual identities and helps clients explore what a fulfilling life looks like for them. Amanda approaches work from a perspective that centers the client's expertise in their own story, helping individuals recognize and build on existing strengths to navigate change and healing.

Her practice includes attention to intimacy, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiving stress, addiction, grief, parenting and blended family issues, body image, ADHD, and career or self-esteem struggles. Amanda uses collaborative methods to set goals and tailor strategies that fit each person's needs, supporting them as they develop practical coping skills and make meaningful progress toward a more satisfying life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Amanda draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to support people in online formats. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping the person identify their own goals and strengths; it is useful for building self-awareness and motivation for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps clients recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress management. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, making it helpful for intense emotions and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies and adjusts the plan over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Amanda is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, easier access from different locations, and the ability to choose the communication style that fits a person’s life and comfort level. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and interventions to work well across these remote formats.