Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello I’m Amanda and I am very excited about this opportunity to connect with you through Better Help. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of work experience in the field of mental health and social services. I received my Bachelor of Science in Human Development with an emphasis in Applied Developmental Psychology and a Minor in Psychology from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. I later received my Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University Long Beach and obtained my LCSW in 2005. I have worked primarily in Los Angeles County provided treatment to individuals experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, substance use disorders, and severe, persistent mental illnesses. I am very passionate about my work and feel it is essential that clients feel accepted and supported during the therapeutic process. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Problem Solving Treatment and Mindfulness Therapy and have a great deal of experiencing doing crisis intervention, risk assessment, and empowering others to develop and enhance their coping strategies.
I know how difficult it can be for people to seek mental health treatment but believe this is the beginning of the healing process and the first step toward self improvement.
I am truly looking forward to working with you and supporting you through this journey.
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Amanda Garrick is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with 17 years of experience in the mental health and social services field. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, with an emphasis in Applied Developmental Psychology and a minor in Psychology, from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, and later completed a Master of Social Work at California State University Long Beach. She received her clinical social work license in 2005.
Her professional background includes work primarily in Los Angeles County, where she provided care to people experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, and severe, persistent mental illnesses. Amanda approaches therapy with a commitment to acceptance and support, aiming to create an environment where individuals feel understood as they work toward change.
She has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Treatment, and Mindfulness Therapy, and brings substantial experience in crisis intervention, risk assessment, and helping others develop and strengthen coping strategies. Amanda believes that seeking mental health support is an important first step in the healing and self-improvement process.
She looks forward to supporting people through their therapeutic journeys and offering guidance and practical strategies to manage life’s challenges.
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