Mandy Dalrymple , LMSW, LICSW

Mandy Dalrymple is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in the social work field and extensive time spent counseling adults, adolescents, and couples. She holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings broad experience from roles in foster care, CPS and adoption services, hospice care, community mental health, behavioral health programs, inpatient psychiatric and detox/recovery settings, and private counseling practice.

Mandy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career and life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her approach emphasizes building a respectful, nonjudgmental rapport and helping people develop realistic, achievable goals for coping and growth. She uses evidence-informed methods to support individuals and families through both common life stresses and complex clinical needs.

Educated at Michigan State University, Mandy earned a Bachelor degree in Psychology in 1999 and a Master degree in Clinical Social Work in 2010. Outside of her professional work she spends time with her teenage sons and their pug, Lucy, and enjoys writing, reading, photography, music, and time by the water. She is based in Michigan and offers services to clients in a variety of settings throughout her career.

Therapeutic approaches and accessible online care

Mandy draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship that supports self-exploration and growth, making it helpful for self-esteem, relationship concerns, and identity work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical skills for mood, anxiety, and coping with daily challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mandy collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adapts strategies over time as needs change.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect - whether by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to attend regularly around work, family, and other commitments. These options support continuity of care and make it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations when in-person visits are not feasible.