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LCSW Amanda Garrick

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

More about me

Licensing: LCSW Years in Practice: 17 State: California

Hello I'm Amanda and I am very excited about this opportunity to connect with you through Better Help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of work experience in the field of mental health and social services. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Development with an emphasis in Applied Developmental Psychology and a Minor in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. I later received my Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University Long Beach and obtained my LCSW in 2005. I have worked primarily in Los Angeles County provided treatment to individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, substance use disorders, and severe, persistent mental illnesses. I am very passionate about my work and feel it is essential that clients feel accepted and supported during the therapeutic process. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Problem Solving Treatment and Mindfulness Therapy and have a great deal of experiencing doing crisis intervention, risk assessment, and empowering others to develop and enhance their coping strategies.

I know how difficult it can be for people to seek mental health treatment but believe this is the beginning of the healing process and the first step toward self improvement.

I am truly looking forward to working with you and supporting you through this journey.

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.

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Issues
Stress Anxiety Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression LGBT Relationship issues Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken
English

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Reviews for Amanda Garrick

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She's a great therapist. She's not super serious so I feel a lot more laid back talking with her about what's been going on.

Jan 18, 2023

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Amanda is very understanding of my situation and helps me find ways to process my thoughts and how to handle the things affecting my mental health.

Aug 24, 2022

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Working with Amanda is great! She listens attentively and always provides thoughtful discussion and feedback. I like how she sends messages throughout the week to check in and also offer practical advice for things such as journaling.

S.A.·Jun 23, 2022

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She's very responsive, is very flexible with scheduling and doesn't mind if you forget to schedule ahead of time. She offers good advice and doesn't try to hyperanalize or tell me how to feel.

C.H.·Apr 09, 2022

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Amanda is incredibly supportive and understands what I may need to hear to help me through a situation. She offers advice that will help keep my mental health in check.

C.H.·Sep 22, 2021

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Amanda is a phenomenal therapist. She’s a great listener, helps challenge your thoughts and helps you recognize patterns in your thoughts, and she constantly shares resources that could be beneficial for you to look into (books, podcasts, courses, apps). I came to Amanda during a tough transition that was exacerbated by the pandemic, and with her support, I feel confident and prepared to live my life fully.

V.I.·Apr 25, 2021

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She's definitely one of the best counselors I've had. She responds fast, she understands where I'm coming from and where I'm at mentally. She offers me ways to cope with my mental health and gives me advice on what I can do and things I can try.

C.H.·Feb 18, 2021

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Amanda has been very helpful during a strange moment in my life. I have very little experience in therapy and I was nervous about the whole thing. I'm glad I wound up with Amanda. She is insightful, empathetic, and pleasant to process things with. Highly recommended.

R.O.·Dec 14, 2020

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Among her great qualities, I most appreciate that Amanda is a great listener and very relatable. This makes her easy to talk to which facilitates healing and progress.

A.N.·Sep 30, 2020

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I appreciate Amanda taking the time to educate herself on new techniques and therapies, as well as finding new techniques to send me based on what I express a current need for, week-by-week. I think a sign of a good counselor is someone who keeps learning and stays up-to-date with what their clients are interested in.

R.A.·Aug 08, 2020

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I love my therapy sessions with Amanda. I feel that I am listened too and she takes the time to give the best advice and reassurance she can.

L.A.·Jul 20, 2020

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Amanda Garrick offers counseling online

  • Affordable: Pay a low flat fee.
  • Convenient: Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
  • Available now: There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.