Amanda McLean, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker , WA

Licensed

Online Counseling

(45 reviews)

LICSW, MSW, CMHS Amanda McLean

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Amanda McLean is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: LICSW, MSW, CMHS Years in Practice: 10 State: Washington

I am an individual therapist licensed in Washington State with ten years of experience in therapeutic interventions with clients presenting with a variety of different concerns. These include depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA-related concerns, relationship issues including in non-traditional relationships, and stress-related, motivation, and self-esteem challenges. I have also worked with people with trauma, addictions, parenting issues, and grief and loss. I also carry the credentials of Child Mental Health Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist.

My style as a therapist is warm, genuine, honest, and casual, as well as interactive. I believe that you are the expert on your situation and come with the ability to overcome challenges, even if it may not feel that way right now. You are capable of making change, and I'm here to help. I believe everyone deserves to be heard with compassion and respect. My approach to therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and solution-focused counseling. We will work together on your goals and needs and come up with a plan to get there. It's important to note that I only offer communication via text, including asynchronous, email-style messaging and live sessions, which are instant-messenger style communications in real time.

I am thrilled that you've decided to reach out, and I can't wait to meet you, get to know you, and help you meet your goals.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Career difficulties ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Please note: It can take up to 24-48 hours to be matched to a therapist.

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I love working with Amanda on myself. She gets it! It's a wonderful feeling being backed & respected by someone as proficient and kind as her. She responds incredibly quickly, and I look forward to learning from each of her messages.

I've been a patient of Amanda's for a couple of years now, and she's easily the best therapist I've ever had. She responds in a timely manner and has provided amazing advice and coping strategies countless times, no matter the situation I find myself in. She has been excellent since day one and provided a sense of relief with everything that's been going on in my world (and the world in general).

Amanda has been fantastic to work with. She always seems to know just what to say. She’s a great listener, and very supportive.

I learned from Amanda to not only take accountability for my shortcomings and fix them (gently, forgiving myself) but to also value myself as well. Through betterhelp I am really learning that putting myself first is not a bad thing and that I need to work on doing this, in a healthy way.

I have searched for years for a great fit, Amanda McLean takes the time to talk, listen, and work through any issues or experience I'm having and it has been not only a truly uplifting experience, but I have grown so much. I have never felt so me, or felt so happy in my life.

She is professional and is very knowledgable. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. She has really made me feel like myself again. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me!

Communicates well

Amanda is supportive, encouraging, and trusts me to be the expert on my own experience while still providing guidance.

Thank you for always being a positive encouragement!

Amanda is so helpful and has provided so many insights! I appreciate her support and validation.

I think it was pure luck that I got matched with Amanda, but I am so happy that I was! I signed up for BetterHelp through an EAP with my work to deal with an urgent social issue. Eventually that issue was resolved, but I chose to continue working with Amanda on my relationships, which I hadn’t nurtured through therapy in the past. The text based therapy was very new to me, but worked really well for my personal communication style. Whether in an instant messaging session, or communicating through our general chat portal, I always felt listened to and respected by Amanda, and responded to in a timely fashion. I valued her familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community, and non-traditional relationship styles.

I have had great progress with my codependency. Also every session Amanda says something that absolutely blows my mind. She is extremely insightful and really listens

Has been an amazing support I have changed my opinion about therapy in a good way.

amanda has been very supportive, encouraging, and accomodating so far. i'm looking forward to continuing our work together.

Therapy has been a very new, and much needed experience for me. Amanda has gently eased me into the process, and makes hard conversations easy. Would recommend highly to anyone I know.

Amanda makes you feel understood and a good listener.

Amanda is amazing! She is a great listener and always know just want to say or what advice to give me.

Amanda was a fantastically accommodating, friendly, stabilizing influence in a time where I felt like I had no one to turn to. She met me where I was and helped me build up my good habits and coping mechanisms, piece by piece, to the point where I feel comfortably self sufficient. I greatly appreciate her help.

I have always been nervous to start therapy and finding Amanda McLean has been amazing for me. She’s super kind and helpful and has made the process so easy for me!

Amanda has helped pull me back to the surface and begin to navigate through some tough family issues. The validation has made me feel like a new person - a thousand times lighter! I feel seen and heard through messaging in my own time. No pressure to have to set an appointment or be on camera is awesome. I get the help I need without having phone or video anxiety to worry about.

I was very skeptical of therapy and if I could find someone who would take on my long list of concerns. Amanda is more than I could have hoped for. She is smart, kind, and great at her job.

Amanda has helped me in more ways than I can count. I've been to therapy before and this time I was very certain I needed a direct approach. We were able to narrow down all of my issues to just a couple to start with. We're still a work in progress but I feel confident I'll benefit from this experience with Amanda!

She is through provoking and insightful

Amanda helped me so much when I was in a dark place. Months later, I'm doing so much better because of her help. She's been an amazing therapist to me!

she is AMAZING. She is so thorough on understanding your concerns and address them. She walk you through her whole process which i have enjoyed. Would definitely recommend her as a therapist to other friends.

Amanda is extremely attentive and a great listener. She asks a lot of questions that make you think and gives constructive feedback.

Thank you Amanda. Looking forward to continuing with you!

Amanda has been a wonderful asset for me as I pursue mental stability through a very tricky life change. She is kind, gentle, and provides me with materials and tools to help work through some of my struggles. I am very grateful to be in Amanda's care.

She has been great so far and very responsive. I’m feeling more comfortable with her as we move forward and she’s very helpful with how the process goes and what to expect.

I LOVE Amanda! I've never felt more heard and understood by a therapist. I'm so lucky to have been matched with her; she's helping me to survive the most tramatic and miserable time of my life. <3

I love working with Amanda because I feel like she understands my issues and is thoughtful in her responses.

This is my first time working with someone on my mental health. I was a little nervous about feeling like I could open up to someone but I find Amanda very easy to talk to. I think it’s going well so far.

Great sessions, always helpful and timely!

Amanda is wonderful and this is the best experience I've had in counseling

Working with Amanda was everything I needed in a therapist. She's really helped me to straighten some things out in my head and helps me to see things from a different perspective. I really appreciate the help she's given me so far!

Working with Amanda has been great, I feel very heard, and like she genuinely cares for me. I look forward to my sessions with her, sharing the ins and outs of my life and seeing what she recommends/thinks about it.

She is attentive and I appreciate being able to communicate with her more frequently than I would if I had been in regular counseling. Sometimes I wish her responses were longer but overall I am glad I have a professional to talk about things with.

Amanda is amazing! She is understanding and approaches my concerns perfectly. I thought I needed someone to tell me what to do but Amanda helped me realize that I knew what to do all along, she just asked the questions that helped me get my though process back on track.

As a first timer in therapy, i am glad i got Amanda. She listens to everything i have to say and in the few conversations ive had with her she has already helped me realize multiple things and making ne question myself (in a good way).

Amanda McLean has been very helpful with good advice for dealing with my problems. She listens very well, is very warm and kind, and makes me feel comfortable about opening up to her. She is very knowledgeable in her fields and has suggested lots of good reading material to help with my specific issues.

Amanda is thoughtful in her questions and statements. She connects with me often but in meaningful ways, not just generic comments. She is really helping me during this difficult time.

I love how Amanda asked me so much early on, what I wanted and what I was looking for? Things like does that resonate with you? How did that make you feel? What do you need in order xyz? She’s been funny and caring like a friend would be, and shares guidance with out being too prescriptive.

Amanda is great! She is very supportive and validates emotions while also challenging you to dig deeper into some thoughts, providing exercises

Highly recommend Amanda, she’s very patient, understanding, thoughtful and kind.

Amanda has been great. Available in some of my most despairing moments to talk me through my anxiety. Will hope to continue with her long term. Thank you Amanda!

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