Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Amanda Halawa-Mahdi, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Coaching
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149010179
- NPI
- 1689490609
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Amanda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Life and executive coaching
- Family conflict
About Amanda
Amanda Halawa-Mahdi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 23 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem struggles, and coaching needs. Amanda also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, and feelings of isolation.
She uses practical conversation and problem-solving to help people make changes. Sessions can include exploring thoughts and behaviors, building motivation, and working on better communication. Amanda draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people try different ways of handling problems.
Her background includes work with adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system, where she focused on behavior change and accountability. She also trained as a professional coach through the Co-Active Training Institute to support leaders in building confidence and clearer decision making. That coaching perspective often shows up in her work with people who want more structure and goal focus.
Amanda pays attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion and brings that awareness into sessions. She aims to help people notice patterns that hold them back and to practice new skills in everyday life. People who want a practical, straightforward approach may find this style useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and she is licensed in Illinois. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can begin by completing the matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Amanda commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's priorities and on listening closely to their concerns. It helps with building confidence, improving communication, and clarifying values. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, whether that means more coaching-style sessions, skill building with CBT, or reflective work using psychodynamic ideas. The plan can change as needs become clearer over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find video or phone sessions useful for staying consistent while balancing work, family, and caregiving demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem, and coaching goals. Additional focuses include body image, caregiver stress, workplace issues, isolation, and forgiveness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas are used when helpful to address motivation and underlying patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has 23 years of professional experience working in clinical and coaching roles. Her background includes work with adolescents in the juvenile justice system and leadership coaching training.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. Sessions are provided under that Illinois credential.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client location.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers