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Amanda Scott, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Amanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Amanda. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Amanda has been the most helpful and considerate therapist I have ever had. I am so thankful to have her guidance in my life.

Reviewed November 2023

I am so fortunate to have a therapist like Amanda. She is just what I needed through all of my issues.

Reviewed September 2023

More about Amanda

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

Hello and congratulations on your first step to feeling better! My name is Mandy, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in the state of Michigan with 25 plus years of diverse experience. Nine of those years was spent as an active-duty military social worker with the United States Navy including 6 months in a combat zone.

I am experienced in working with military service members, their families, and veterans. I’ve also spent 15 plus years working in hospital settings, providing counseling around adjustment to illness, and supporting those who are undergoing very arduous situations.

Other areas of focus include the challenges that come along with aging as well as the benefits of, and impact of nutrition.

I am supportive, empathetic, and passionate about helping others. My therapy style embraces a combination of methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and a psychoanalytic therapy. However, some individuals may benefit from a more practical, coaching type approach where there is less emphasis on psychodynamic exploration and more emphasis on making concrete changes to lifestyle. No matter where you are in life, I look forward to working with you to help restore peace, joy, and quality of life. SPECIALTIES: Military Veterans & Service Members Depression & Anxiety Trauma and Abuse ADHD & ADD Social Anxiety & Low Self Esteem CLINICAL APPROACHES: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychoanalytic Therapy Solution focused Therapy Client Centered Therapy

SPECIALTIES:

Military Veterans & Service Members

Depression & Anxiety

Trauma and Abuse

ADHD & ADD

Social Anxiety & Low Self Esteem

CLINICAL APPROACHES:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Solution focused Therapy

Client Centered Therapy

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coaching Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Amanda Scott's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083772321.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801094265 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Amanda Scott

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Great Helpful Recommend Understands Helped Listens Thankful Wonderful Feel heard

Amanda has been the most helpful and considerate therapist I have ever had. I am so thankful to have her guidance in my life.

Reviewed November 2023

I am so fortunate to have a therapist like Amanda. She is just what I needed through all of my issues.

Reviewed September 2023

Amanda is AMAZING!!! I couldn’t have asked for a better therapist.

Reviewed August 2023

Mandy is great. Very considerate, responsive, and a great listener. She has helped me navigate a challenging time in life and has helped me become a better person in spite of it. Highly recommend!

Reviewed July 2023

Mandy was very helpful and gave me the tools to effectively cope with a stressful family situation. She provided me with tools to positively change my thinking into more optimistic and realistic perspectives.

Reviewed May 2023

I appreciate Amanda so much. She really understands who I am as a person and I feel like that makes such a difference in our sessions. I really appreciate her. I don’t know how I would get through this without her right now.

Reviewed April 2023

Amanda is so wonderful!! She has been so helpful and an amazing listener. I am so thankful I connected with Amanda!

Reviewed December 2022

Amanda really takes the time to listen. I definitely feel heard by her. I really look forward to my appointments.

Reviewed December 2022

Mandy is wonderful and very insightful.

Reviewed November 2022

Very nice and listens and gives advice that we talk about

Reviewed November 2022

She’s done very well with me and I look forward to our talks!

Reviewed November 2022

I am so grateful for Amanda. She has really been a anchor for me during this extremely stressful time in my life. I feel like she really understands and hears me. It is so nice to share everything that is going on with me and completely speak freely. I really trust her and appreciate her time.

Reviewed July 2022

Amanda Scott is a great therapist, and I have made tremendous progress with her—more than with any other therapist I’ve ever seen

Reviewed June 2022

I don't have a lot of experience with therapy but one thing I do appreciate is that she doesn't spend time telling me about her personal issues. Therapy is expensive and time is limited. I want to have time talking about my issues. She is very honest with me when she thinks it is something i need to hear.

Reviewed March 2022

I have tried online therapy before through a different company and it was all around a really bad experience. The therapist wasn’t all that great. So I started out with BetterHelp a little skeptical. But Amanda is great. She’s an amazing listener and has been able to really give some amazing feedback and really help me work through my stuff. She’s incredible. I’d recommend her to anyone I could.

Reviewed February 2022

Amanda is extremely attentive and always responds quickly. Her responses are also very in-depth. I wish I would have started working with her years ago.

Reviewed February 2022

She's awesome..

Reviewed February 2022

I was able to connect with Amanda (Mandy) right from the start. She was sensitive and compassionate to my situation. She provided helpful suggestions and valuable points for me to consider. I'm in a better place now, but will reconnect with Mandy in a heartbeat if needed.

Reviewed February 2022

Amazing. Enough said.

Reviewed February 2022

She truly takes the to listen and understands. So sweet, I would totally recommend!

Reviewed January 2022

Amanda is everything I have been looking for in a therapist. I stopped working with my previous therapist as I didn't feel we were a good match, so I was very nervous about how things would work out with Amanda. I couldn't be happier. She's extremely empathetic, and she listens and makes sure she really understands my issues. I feel heard, and I am impressed with how thorough she is. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed January 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amanda Scott offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Amanda Scott works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Amanda Scott speak?

Amanda Scott speaks English.

How many years of experience does Amanda Scott have?

Amanda Scott has 25 years of experience.

Where is Amanda Scott licensed to practice?

Amanda Scott is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Amanda Scott accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Amanda Scott does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Amanda Scott offer?

Amanda Scott offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Amanda Scott?

Amanda Scott can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Amanda Scott?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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