Amanda Garrick , LCSW

Amanda Garrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. She draws on formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to support practical coping strategies and thoughtful self-reflection. Amanda completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Development with an emphasis in Applied Developmental Psychology and a minor in Psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and later earned a Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach.

Amanda has provided clinical services in Los Angeles County and has experience treating a wide range of concerns including depression, substance use disorders, severe and persistent mental illness, parenting and family dynamics, intimacy and attachment issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She is experienced in crisis intervention and risk assessment and focuses on empowering individuals to develop skills that improve daily functioning and long-term resilience.

Amanda approaches therapy with acceptance and support, aiming to create a collaborative space where people can explore patterns, build healthier relationships, and strengthen coping tools. Her work emphasizes practical techniques alongside mindful awareness to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help people develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness techniques can support emotional regulation, help with trauma recovery, and improve coping with difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to tailor treatment to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which methods resonate and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, permit more consistent appointments, and allow clients to choose the format that best fits their comfort and needs.