Amanda Marcum
LCSW specializing in families, trauma, and anxiety
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About
Amanda Marcum, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 18 years of practice to her work with adolescents, adults, and families. She earned a Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in Children and Families from Indiana University in 2007 and holds licensure in both Indiana and Kentucky. Her experience spans a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family challenges, mood disorders, and parenting issues.
Amanda emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic connection and an open, nonjudgmental stance. She holds a client-centered belief in helping people increase self-awareness so they can move through difficult situations. Her work also draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions. She aims to offer perspective and support that help individuals and families make meaningful changes.
Amanda works in English and accepts referrals from people seeking help with a variety of life challenges, including grief, career concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. She approaches each case with attention to the unique history and goals of the person or family seeking assistance.
Amanda emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic connection and an open, nonjudgmental stance. She holds a client-centered belief in helping people increase self-awareness so they can move through difficult situations. Her work also draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions. She aims to offer perspective and support that help individuals and families make meaningful changes.
Amanda works in English and accepts referrals from people seeking help with a variety of life challenges, including grief, career concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. She approaches each case with attention to the unique history and goals of the person or family seeking assistance.
- Location:
- Indiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 18
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: KY LCSW LCSW00001017, IN LCSW 34006228A
- NPI Number: 1750678694
- License: LCSW (Indiana), LCSW (Kentucky)
Remote care using collaborative, evidence-informed techniques
Amanda integrates client-centered principles with structured approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to support people working through stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, and trauma. Client-centered work prioritizes the individual or family member's own perspective and goals, while cognitive behavioral strategies help identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress. Mindfulness practices are used to increase awareness of present-moment experience and reduce reactivity.Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are blended in to help people clarify what they want to change and build small, manageable steps toward those goals. Trauma-focused methods are available for those who have histories of abuse or other traumatic experiences and need targeted attention to safety and symptom management. Amanda aims to collaborate on a plan that matches the person’s priorities and pace.
Remote sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow ongoing communication and planning across different formats, with the mode of contact chosen based on what fits best for the person seeking support.
What is Amanda Marcum's clinical background?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Social Work degree specializing in Children and Families from Indiana University in 2007.
What are her professional credentials?
Amanda is an LCSW. Her license details are KY LCSW LCSW00001017 and IN LCSW 34006228A.
Which languages does she speak?
English.
Where is she located?
She is based in Indiana.
How can people work with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to communicate and engage in care.
Does she accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
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