Amanda Ihle , LCSW

Amanda Ihle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 16 years of professional clinical experience. She has worked extensively with people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and related concerns such as sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.

Her early career included eight years licensed in Washington State, delivering addiction medicine treatment for Clark County Juvenile Court and providing on-campus care across multiple school districts in southwest Washington. Over the past eight years she has practiced clinical social work in a level one trauma emergency room in Portland, bringing experience with high-acuity situations and trauma-informed crisis care.

Amanda creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed and explored. She emphasizes collaboration, helping people identify meaningful goals and skills to manage life changes, attachment concerns, and patterns that contribute to distress. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and supports each person through those first steps and beyond.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Amanda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values - a practical approach for anxiety, depression, and problems with motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy is also central to her work, focusing on understanding relationship patterns and early bonds so clients can rebuild trust and healthier connections when facing intimacy, abandonment, or family challenges. She integrates Client-Centered Therapy by offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people feel heard and supported while they explore change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so the work remains relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to access support from home. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer flexible appointments and consistent follow-up, helping people maintain momentum and receive timely assistance when challenges arise.