Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Amanda works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amanda
Amanda Kidd is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience helping people manage strong emotions and everyday pressures. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, anger, family tension, and self-esteem struggles. Her manner is calm and straightforward, focused on practical steps that fit each person’s life.
She builds a respectful space where people can talk through their experiences without judgment. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going and trying small changes that lead to relief.
Background and approach
Amanda emphasizes skills that people can use between sessions to handle difficult moments more effectively. Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person. That means she picks methods that match the concern and the client’s preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
The goal is to help people recognize what’s driving their emotions and to practice new ways of reacting. In sessions she mixes listening with clear tools and feedback. Clients can expect to leave with concrete steps to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and respond to anger differently.
Work on self-esteem and family-related stress centers on real-life habits and communication skills. Amanda is based in Illinois and holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. She conducts therapy in English and uses a collaborative, down-to-earth style to support steady progress.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amanda's practice.
Approaches that guide online care
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to fit each person’s needs. One common approach focuses on recognizing emotional patterns and practicing alternative responses; this helps with anger, anxiety, and repeated unhelpful reactions. Another approach emphasizes skill building for stress and low mood, teaching simple strategies people can use day to day to reduce overwhelm and lift mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful. That collaborative process makes it easier to land on techniques that match the client’s situation and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions for lower bandwidth or when being on camera is difficult, live chat for brief check-ins, and text messaging for ongoing support between meetings. These options help people fit care around work, family, and other commitments while keeping momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What kinds of problems does Amanda help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family tension, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical tools people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience working as a licensed clinician with individuals facing emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices in Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.