Amanda Dodd , LCSW

Amanda Dodd, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia with 14 years of professional experience. As an LCSW, she brings social work training and clinical expertise to help people navigate depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, and other life transitions. She offers both faith-based and secular therapy options to align with each person’s values and preferences.

Amanda maintains a sex-positive, kink-friendly, and poly-friendly approach, creating space for conversations about alternative sexualities and relationship structures when those topics are relevant to care. She approaches work from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert on their own story and already carries resources that can be applied toward change.

Amanda frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to support clients as they move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life on their own terms. Her practice emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside empathetic support to help clients make meaningful progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amanda commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps clients explore their feelings and values to find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and works well for people managing intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amanda works collaboratively with clients to evaluate what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for how and when people meet with licensed professionals. Video calls and phone sessions allow for real-time conversation, while live chat and text-based messaging can offer more frequent, brief check-ins and convenience when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life.