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- Stress management
- Anxiety reduction
- Self-esteem work
About Amanda
Amanda Kidd is an Illinois LCSW with six years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family concerns, and self-esteem problems. She works directly with individuals to address day-to-day emotional struggles and relationship tensions.
Kidd uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people recognize unhelpful patterns and practice different ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than vague theories. She encourages small changes that add up over time.
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She asks about current challenges, listens for what matters most, and tests strategies together in session. Homework and real-world practice are used when they fit the person’s goals.
Kidd pays attention to how stress and anger show up in daily life. She helps people plan manageable changes for routines, communication, and coping. Conversations include both thoughts and behaviors so adjustments stick.
People who come for help with low mood or self-worth work on skills to notice negative self-talk and try alternative actions. For anxiety and stress, sessions include practical tools for calming and gradual exposure to feared situations. Family concerns are addressed by focusing on individual responses and communication skills within relationships.
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Online sessions and evidence-based techniques
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce mood and anxiety symptoms. This helps people notice negative thinking and practice alternative responses in everyday situations.Another common method centers on stress and emotion regulation skills. This involves simple tools for calming the body, managing intense feelings, and breaking stressful routines into manageable steps. These skills are aimed at decreasing overwhelm and improving daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the initial work. She will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that fit their goals, comfort level, and the problems they bring to session. Decisions about methods are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins, phone-only meetings if needed, or video sessions when a face-to-face conversation is preferred. These practical features help people add therapy into their routine without large schedule changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, family concerns, and self-esteem problems.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative, client-centered style with goal-focused work and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.