Amanda Winn , LCSW

Amanda Winn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Indiana with six years of professional experience. She has worked with individuals facing stress and anxiety, people coping with addictions, those navigating relationship challenges, and survivors of trauma and abuse.

Amanda approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to move through difficult moments. She aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore challenges and build on what already works in their lives. Amanda recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and honors the decision to seek help as an important first step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore their own goals and solutions. This approach helps people who want a collaborative space to better understand feelings and make meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with practical strategies for coping - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support people managing intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. These methods are commonly used by licensed professionals and therapists, and she will adapt techniques to suit each person's situation.

Online therapy with Amanda’s practice includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Virtual sessions can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while still working with a licensed professional.