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- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Motivational Interviewing
About Amanda
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with six years of experience, Amanda Cook helps people address addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame. Amanda meets people where they are and works in a straightforward, person-centered way.
Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person's experience. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change when addiction or repeated behaviors are causing harm. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than lecture-based.
In practice she helps clients name what feels most urgent, set concrete next steps, and check progress over time. Conversations can include learning specific strategies for managing anger and practicing new ways to communicate with partners or family members. Work on forgiveness and shame focuses on realistic self-reflection and practical changes in behavior.
Amanda aims to make early sessions focused and manageable, with clear topics to discuss and small tasks to try between meetings. She helps people notice what works and adjusts the plan based on results. The process emphasizes collaboration and real-world problem solving.
People interested in starting will be asked about their goals so sessions can focus on immediate concerns. Amanda practices in Maryland and conducts sessions in English.
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How Amanda’s approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person’s own perspective. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what she hears, and follows the client’s priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a conversational, non-directive setting to clarify feelings and make choices.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative method for people who feel stuck about changing behavior. It focuses on exploring reasons for change, resolving ambivalence, and setting small, achievable steps. This is commonly used with addictions and pattern-based problems.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Amanda will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues you bring to decide which approach to emphasize. That choice is reviewed and adjusted as progress is tracked so sessions remain useful and relevant.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Therapists often use these practical benefits to keep ongoing work manageable and consistent.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Amanda commonly address?
Amanda works with people around addictions, relationship problems, family conflict, anger, and low self-esteem. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy and uses Motivational Interviewing to support people in making changes they choose. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience informs how she structures sessions and sets goals.
What credential does Amanda hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals to her approach.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.