Licensed clinical social worker recordIdaho
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Idaho
- LCSW, licence LCSW-33006
- NPI
- 1750552428
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Idaho
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
- Addictions coping
- Grief and loss
About Amanda
Amanda Meierhoff is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Idaho with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Amanda uses straightforward talk and practical planning to help people manage day-to-day pressures and regain a sense of control.
Over the past decade she has also worked as an advanced alcohol and drug counselor, bringing experience with substance use concerns into her practice. Sessions often focus on real-life coping skills, step-by-step problem solving, and building small habits that reduce overwhelm. She aims to keep conversations clear and focused on what the person wants to change.
Amanda adapts the pace to the individual. Some people begin with short, targeted work on a single issue. Others want broader support for several overlapping concerns. She helps set achievable goals and tracks progress with simple measures rather than complex procedures.
Her approach balances practical techniques with attention to how stress and loss affect daily routines, relationships, and motivation. For grief and addiction, she draws on methods that address both immediate coping and longer-term behavioral patterns. For anxiety and depression, she helps people break problems into manageable steps.
People who prefer direct, down-to-earth collaboration tend to do well in her sessions. She works in English and accepts international clients when scheduling allows. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to set up an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
Online sessions using practical, evidence-based techniques
Amanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems. One approach focuses on behavioral strategies that break larger problems into small, repeatable actions to reduce avoidance and build momentum. This is useful for depression, low motivation, and changing habits related to substance use.Another approach emphasizes skills for managing anxiety and acute stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to feared situations so people can increase tolerance and daily functioning. These methods aim to shrink anxiety into manageable steps rather than relying on lengthy explanations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. She treats the decision as collaborative and adjusts methods based on what helps most in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, sessions without travel time, or options that avoid being on camera when that is helpful. Licensed professionals can use these arrangements to make steady progress while keeping therapy practical and oriented to everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem challenges, and depression.
How would you describe her approach?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and goal-focused sessions to manage symptoms and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Amanda has 15 years of professional work experience and ten years as an advanced alcohol and drug counselor.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Idaho.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with people outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm scheduling and time zone details when booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the 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