Amanda Dodd, LCSW

Virginia LCSW specializing in relationships and anxiety

Kink-friendly practice
Trauma and attachment focus
14 years experience

About Amanda Dodd

Amanda Dodd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, and a wide range of life stressors, including addiction, grief, parenting concerns, career pressures, and caregiver fatigue. Amanda also supports clients navigating intimacy-related issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, blended family dynamics, and neurodiverse-related needs such as ADHD.

Amanda offers both faith-based and secular therapeutic options and is kink-friendly, poly-friendly, and sex-positive in her practice. Guided by a client-centered philosophy, she approaches each person as the expert of their own story and highlights the strengths they already possess. Her work blends practical skills and compassionate support to help people move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life on terms that matter to them.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersDepression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Dodd have?

Amanda Dodd has 14 years of professional experience providing mental health and behavioral health services.

Is Amanda Dodd a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license is listed as VA LCSW 0904010173.

In which languages does Amanda Dodd provide therapy?

Amanda provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Dodd located?

Amanda practices in Virginia.

How can I work with Amanda Dodd as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Dodd work with international clients?

Amanda Dodd does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Dodd cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches Amanda Uses for Online Therapy

Amanda integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that helps people explore their values and build on existing strengths to navigate life changes and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and teaching practical coping skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. DBT offers concrete strategies for regulating strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing intense reactions, which can be useful for anger, intense relationship patterns, and emotion dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adapting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access support around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow therapy to fit different schedules and communication styles while maintaining the same clinical focus as in-person work.

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