Amanda Scardino , LPC

Amanda Scardino is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 25 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions. She builds an affirming, inclusive practice that intentionally welcomes LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, and focuses on healing and growth within relationship systems.

Her work centers on addressing stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, family concerns, and related challenges such as grief, parenting, intimacy issues, and career pressures. Amanda takes a compassionate, client-centered stance, aiming to understand each person’s unique story and to tailor evidence-based strategies that fit their goals and values.

She prefers a progressive, non-religious therapeutic environment and enjoys working with adults who seek thoughtful, respectful guidance. Through pragmatic tools and collaborative exploration, Amanda supports clients in strengthening resilience, improving communication, and fostering meaningful, sustainable change while honoring each individual’s experience and strengths.

Approaches and Online Care Tailored to Your Needs

Amanda integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her work. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed action that aligns with those values, which can help people navigate life changes and build meaningful direction. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to explore which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting methods as progress and needs evolve. She frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s priorities guide the plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. Sessions can be scheduled by video call or phone, and shorter connections are available through live chat or text-based messaging. Working remotely allows licensed professionals like Amanda to provide consistent, accessible support while accommodating different routines and locations.