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- Family conflict
- Anger management
- Grief and loss
About Amanda
LCSW in Virginia with 20 years of experience, Amanda Norah-Brooks helps people with family and parenting concerns as well as anger and adjustment issues. She works with adults who struggle with attention and concentration, behavior management, anxiety, depression, deployment readiness, grief, and loss. Sessions focus on practical steps to address current problems and improve day-to-day functioning.
Amanda keeps conversations direct and action-oriented. She listens to each person’s story and highlights strengths they already have. Together, she and the client set clear goals and try approaches that can be practised between sessions. Sessions often include problem-solving, communication skill work, and strategies for managing strong emotions.
Her background spans two decades in the mental health field. That experience includes helping people through major life changes, separation and divorce concerns, and coping with medical issues like cancer or end-of-life situations. Amanda has worked with people facing trauma, sexual assault and abuse, domestic violence, immigration-related stress, and the unique pressures of military life.
She pays attention to family systems and blended family dynamics, and to common sources of conflict such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, and fatherhood issues. Amanda also addresses grief, forgiveness, and multicultural concerns in practical ways that relate to daily routines and relationships.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow evidence-based therapeutic techniques. People who want to start are asked to use the site’s matching steps to schedule a first appointment and to confirm current session options before booking.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online work is handled
Many of Amanda's methods fall under evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes skill building for emotion regulation and anger management. It includes learning concrete strategies to notice triggers, pause, and respond differently to heated situations. Another approach focuses on communication and problem-solving within families and relationships. It teaches clear ways to express needs, set boundaries, and manage conflict so daily interactions become less reactive.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda reviews your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggests techniques to try. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps you make progress and what fits your life and schedule, treating the plan as collaborative rather than fixed.
The biography did not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between obligations. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and be useful for short check-ins, while video sessions allow visual cues for communication work and role-play practice. Ask about current formats so sessions align with your needs and daily routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with family and parenting issues, anger, coping with life changes, ADHD-related attention problems, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She highlights strengths, teaches skills for emotion and behavior management, and works on communication strategies.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field supporting people through a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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.