Amanda Sholty , LCSW

Amanda Sholty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who encourages people to acknowledge the courage it takes to ask for help and to act on the impulse to seek support. She has built experience across community behavioral health, domestic violence services, healthcare environments, and veteran-focused programs, and she also provides targeted assistance to caregivers supporting loved ones with dementia.

Her practice is grounded in a person-centered, strengths-based philosophy that places the client's priorities at the center of the work. Amanda views each person as the expert on their own life and partners with them to build a collaborative therapeutic relationship that honors individual goals and values. She brings practical skills and compassionate guidance to help people develop coping strategies, navigate grief, and establish healthier boundaries in relationships.

Recognizing that finding the right therapist can be difficult, Amanda approaches each connection with openness and respect, acknowledging past negative experiences while focusing on forward movement. She offers support for those ready to begin the work of change and is available to answer questions about the therapeutic process and next steps.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Amanda integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered principles into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action guided by personal values - it can be useful for managing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in relationships and emotional bonds formed across the lifespan, helping people improve connection, trust, and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the individual's innate capacity for growth, supporting self-esteem and personal agency.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or access support from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and adapt the format to what feels most comfortable and effective for each person.