Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Amanda Kirk, LCSW
Missouri
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Family concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 2026001094
- NPI
- 1669307674
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
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
- Family relationships
- Social anxiety focus
About Amanda
Amanda Kirk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with four years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and family concerns, and has a special interest in social anxiety, phobia, and forgiveness work.
She works with individuals who are dealing with heavy worry, low mood, and strained household relationships. Sessions are practical and direct. Conversations aim to identify what feels unmanageable and to try small, useful changes that fit day-to-day life.
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people develop clearer coping strategies. She supports clients in noticing unhelpful thoughts and in practicing manageable steps to reduce avoidance and improve connection. Sessions often include planning real-world experiments to test new ways of acting and thinking.
Her approach is collaborative. She checks goals with each person and adjusts plans as needed. The emphasis is on skills that can be used outside session to reduce anxiety, handle family conflict more calmly, and lift mood.
Amanda values straightforward conversation about progress and setbacks. She helps people find small, steady improvements rather than promising quick fixes. If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short questionnaire to match goals and schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Amanda practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and beliefs in everyday situations, which can reduce anxiety and negative mood. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure to avoided social situations so people can build confidence and reduce phobic reactions through repeated, manageable steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will discuss options and collaborate on a plan that fits the client's goals and preferences. She adjusts methods based on what is or is not helping, and she involves clients in deciding next steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example sessions can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight, or make it simpler to meet during a lunch break. Licensed professionals can use these formats to focus on practical skills, role-play conversations, and plan steps to practice between sessions.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, depression, and family concerns. She also focuses on social anxiety, phobia, and forgiveness-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on skills people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Amanda has four years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed above.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers