- Guilt and shame
- Life transitions
- Panic and OCD issues
About Amanda
Amanda Spahn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with three years of experience based in Utah. She works with people dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and major life changes. She also supports those coping with bipolar symptoms and challenges to self-esteem.
Amanda helps people talk through feelings of guilt and shame and the attachment patterns that keep those feelings active. She offers practical ways to manage panic, obsessive thoughts, and social anxiety. She also addresses issues like codependency, control struggles, and questions about life purpose.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on building self-love, identifying unhelpful patterns, and developing concrete coping strategies. Expect conversations that name what is happening and look for small, usable steps forward.
Amanda has particular experience working with women's mental health concerns and with problems such as seasonal mood shifts, phobias, and smoking or vaping cessation. She describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support emotional strength and clearer self-understanding.
People who choose her are often looking to understand why they feel stuck and to practice new ways of responding. She asks questions, offers reflections, and helps set practical goals that fit daily life. To begin, readers are invited to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Amanda describes her practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on understanding emotional patterns and building coping skills. One common approach involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people challenged by panic, social anxiety, or depression to practice different responses.Another strand focuses on attachment and relational patterns, helping people notice how early relationship experiences influence current feelings of guilt, shame, or codependency. That work often uses straightforward exercises and reflective conversation to clarify patterns and try new ways of relating.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep continuity with life responsibilities while practicing the same evidence-based techniques used in person.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and life changes. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, attachment and codependency, and panic or obsessive-compulsive experiences.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a collaborative way. The focus is on understanding patterns, building self-love, and developing practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her work has emphasised anxiety, depression, and emotional patterns like guilt and shame.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah. Her practice is listed in Utah and she works with people in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.