Amanda Garrick, LCSW

Amanda Garrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. Amanda aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can talk through problems and develop new coping skills.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. Sessions often include clear, simple steps to manage symptoms and build stronger day-to-day routines. Amanda also has experience in crisis intervention and risk assessment, offering support when people feel overwhelmed.

Her background includes many years working in community mental health settings in Los Angeles County, supporting individuals with trauma, substance use concerns, and persistent mental health conditions. That experience informs a straightforward style focused on what helps most in daily life. Amanda emphasizes collaboration and respect while helping people set realistic goals.

People who come to her seeking help with parenting stress, caregiving strain, body image, ADHD, or life-stage changes will find focused, practical strategies to try between sessions. She also addresses communication and relationship patterns that get in the way of feeling connected. Amanda works in English and practices within California as an LCSW.

Those looking for support around midlife transitions or compassion fatigue can expect a therapist who balances gentle curiosity with concrete tools. She encourages small, manageable steps toward change and stays focused on what the person needs in the moment.

How CBT and Mindfulness fit into online therapy

Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought that increase distress and to test small behavioral changes. CBT tends to focus on clear steps and homework tasks that can be practiced between sessions, which often suits people managing anxiety, depression, or addiction challenges.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques help reduce reactivity, ease stress, and improve sleep and focus when practiced regularly. Mindfulness pairs well with other practical skills to manage everyday strain and relationship tension.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or a mix of both will match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most in day-to-day life.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can best fit into work, caregiving, or other routines.