Amanda Hawkins

Florida-licensed LCSW for stress, trauma, and life changes

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About

Amanda Hawkins is an LCSW licensed in Florida with nine years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self esteem concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, cancer and hospice-related counseling, gender dysphoria, postpartum and perinatal matters, and family of origin issues.

Amanda practices from the position that each person is the expert of their own story and already has strengths to draw on. She aims to support and empower others as they explore values, meaning, and next steps. Her style integrates client-centered principles with structured approaches to build practical skills and new perspectives.

She offers a collaborative environment intended to help individuals clarify goals and try different strategies for change. Amanda holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida, and she tailors each conversation to the priorities brought by the person in session.

Location:: Florida, United States
Years Experience:: 9
Gender:: Female
Languages Spoken:: English
Therapist of Color:: No
Communication Options:: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Self esteem, Depression

Other areas of experience: Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Gender dysphoria, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Sexuality

Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

Credentials: FL LCSW SW16893
NPI Number: 1659088441
License: LCSW (Florida)

Online therapy and approach

Amanda offers remote sessions that combine skills-based work and reflective exploration. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Sessions that draw from DBT focus on skill development, practicing distress tolerance, and building routines that support regulation.

She incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help people deepen awareness of present-moment experience and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices are introduced in accessible ways and paired with discussion about how those practices fit into daily life. Narrative Therapy is also part of her approach, inviting people to examine the stories they tell about themselves and to consider alternative narratives that align with their values and goals.

Amanda works collaboratively to tailor these approaches to each person and to set practical next steps. Remote care is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

What is Amanda Hawkins's professional background?

Amanda Hawkins is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of professional experience working in Florida.

What credentials does she hold?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW16893.

Which languages does she speak?

The profile indicates she provides services in English.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is licensed in Florida.

How can sessions be conducted?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.

What does it cost to work with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

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