Amanda Garrick, LCSW
Licensed LCSW for anxiety and trauma
- CBT and mindfulness
- Stress and addiction support
- Phone video and messaging
About Amanda Garrick
Amanda Garrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship challenges. She practices from a strengths-based perspective, drawing on training in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients build practical coping skills and increase emotional awareness. Amanda has supported individuals and families through grief, parenting concerns, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, attention challenges, and life transitions, as well as professionals coping with compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
Amanda’s work emphasizes acceptance, collaboration, and skill-building. She has substantial experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment and focuses on empowering people to identify patterns, solve problems, and practice new strategies that fit their daily lives. As an LCSW - a licensed social work clinician trained to assess, diagnose, and provide psychotherapeutic treatment - she aims to create a calm, respectful space where each person’s strengths are the foundation for change.
Clients can expect a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices to address both immediate concerns and longer-term goals. Amanda applies her clinical experience to support people across a wide range of issues, including family dynamics, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and challenges related to identity and relationships.
Amanda’s work emphasizes acceptance, collaboration, and skill-building. She has substantial experience with crisis intervention and risk assessment and focuses on empowering people to identify patterns, solve problems, and practice new strategies that fit their daily lives. As an LCSW - a licensed social work clinician trained to assess, diagnose, and provide psychotherapeutic treatment - she aims to create a calm, respectful space where each person’s strengths are the foundation for change.
Clients can expect a practical, down-to-earth approach that combines evidence-based techniques with mindfulness practices to address both immediate concerns and longer-term goals. Amanda applies her clinical experience to support people across a wide range of issues, including family dynamics, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, and challenges related to identity and relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Garrick have?
Amanda Garrick has 17 years of professional experience in mental health and social services.
Is Amanda Garrick a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: CA LCSW 22688.
In which languages does Amanda Garrick provide therapy?
Amanda provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Garrick located?
Amanda is located in California.
How can I work with Amanda Garrick as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amanda Garrick work with international clients?
Amanda Garrick does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Garrick cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care
Amanda uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and improving mood. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges because it focuses on clear, skill-based steps clients can practice between sessions.She also integrates mindfulness therapy to strengthen emotional awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices teach present-moment attention and nonjudgmental acceptance, which can support coping with difficult emotions, trauma symptoms, and stress-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life and to maintain momentum between sessions. These options help people access licensed professionals and continue treatment despite scheduling or geographic constraints, while preserving the core therapeutic relationship and focus on real-world change.