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Amanda Nelson

LCSW, 6 years of experience
Rated 4.9 stars out of 537 ratings
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Louisville, Kentucky. I received my Master's Degree from the University of Louisville. I have 6 years of experience treating children, adults, and families with various difficulties and situations. I am passionate about helping individuals and families resolve conflict in their lives, make positive changes, and become the best version of themselves! *** If you are scheduling an intake for a minor, the parent/guardian must be present at the intake appt.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We will start by getting to know one another better and make sure we're a good fit to work together. I want to first and foremost make sure you are comfortable talking with and working alongside me. We will then discuss what challenges have brought you to therapy so I am able to make an individualized plan of care to meet your specific needs and goals. From there, we will work the plan together!

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am extremely empathetic and compassionate. I am able to see strengths in every person and every situation. Not every skill or technique will work with everyone, I am able to quickly adapt and come up with an alternative plan to make sure something works for you.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with children and families who are experiencing difficulties in relationships, routines, parenting, mood stabilization, emotional regulation, and behavioral difficulties.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
Family Therapy
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Coping Skills
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Kentucky
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods

Family Therapy

I have been practicing in the family therapy world for 6 years, it is my passion to collaborate with children and parents on lessening tension within the home through providing safe and structured family dialogue and managing conflict and resistance between family members.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I have utilized CBT throughout my 6 years in the field of therapy. I am able to provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) through psychoeducation of mental health disorders, challenge cognitive distortions by implementing behavioral interventions to positively change behaviors.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Throughout my 6 years of practice I have utilize mindfulness-based approaches to assist in developing present-moment awareness, emotional regulation, positive communication, and acceptance and letting go techniques.

Motivational Interviewing

I have utilize motivational interviewing over the past 4 years to elicit change from clients, increasing their intrinsic motivation to make positive changes in their lives.

Strength-Based

Everyone has strengths! I have been effective in utilizing a strengths-based approach for 6 years in reframing a person's ability, environment, or situation to be seen in a positive light. As more positives are present, more positive change can happen.

Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 37 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

November 18, 2025

Empathetic and open to helping her patients. I felt very comfortable with her.

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Amanda

June 4, 2025

Seems very warm and inviting. Very easy to talk to.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 2 with Amanda

March 26, 2025

Super nice!

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Amanda