Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Amanda Hawkins, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW16893
- NPI
- 1659088441
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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.
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- Client-centered approaches
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues related to self-esteem and motivation. Amanda also supports clients dealing with LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy challenges, parenting stresses, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and other life changes.
Her approach treats the person, not just the problem. She starts by listening to each person's story and identifying what is already working. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Amanda aims to help people build on their strengths while addressing immediate struggles.
Amanda draws on several counseling methods to shape sessions. She uses client-centered techniques to follow the client's lead, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to manage strong emotions, and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. She may also use narrative and solution-focused ideas to reframe stories and set concrete goals.
Her work includes additional areas such as aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer-related adjustment, divorce and separation, family of origin issues, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, and prejudice or discrimination. The listing notes services in Florida and sessions in English.
People who choose Amanda can expect straightforward, practical sessions that emphasize real-world coping and clear next steps. To begin, the profile directs prospective clients to follow the site process for matching and scheduling a first appointment.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify their goals and choices. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) supplies practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, useful for anxiety, mood swings, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches brief attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will talk with each person about what feels most useful and adjust methods based on goals and personal preference. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
The profile does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people use audio-only sessions if video causes bandwidth or comfort issues. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the site's matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and motivation issues, plus LGBT-related concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career matters, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style that emphasizes listening, identifying strengths, and setting concrete steps clients can practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has nine years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button on the profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers