Amanda Marvin , LCSW

Amanda Marvin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience supporting people through challenging life moments. She creates a compassionate, affirming space where individuals can pursue growth, healing, and self-discovery while addressing practical concerns that affect daily life.

Amanda works with a broad range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She tailors her work to each person’s unique history and goals, with an emphasis on supporting young adults, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are navigating personal and relational challenges.

Her therapeutic focus includes cultivating self-compassion, strengthening communication skills, and developing concrete strategies for managing stress and social anxiety. Amanda emphasizes practical tools that help clients clarify values, find purpose, and build resilience during significant life changes and relationship difficulties.

Drawing on evidence-based methods such as Somatic-EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices, Amanda blends skill-building with empathic support. Her goal is to empower clients to deepen self-understanding and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is effective for anxiety, depression, and everyday coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and self-management challenges.

Amanda approaches online care collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process. She works with clients to explore which approaches fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.