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- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness methods
- Supports LGBT individuals
About Amanda
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 25 years of experience, Amanda Scardino helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. She also supports clients with parenting struggles, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Amanda frames sessions around clear goals and practical steps. She uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based practices to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when useful.
Her work is aimed at adults and individuals who prefer a progressive, non-religious approach. In sessions she discusses what matters most to the client, clarifies values and priorities, and outlines small, achievable changes to try between meetings. The focus is on improving communication, reducing stress, and building skills for coping with life transitions.
Amanda’s background spans two and a half decades of practice in Texas. The LPC credential is presented up front as the primary qualification. She has experience addressing relationship dynamics and family systems through individual work that looks at patterns, roles, and boundaries.
People who choose her can expect straightforward discussion of goals and practical homework when appropriate. Scheduling and cost details are handled through the site’s intake flow; clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then arrange the first session.
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Using ACT, CBT and Mindfulness in remote sessions
Amanda often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients identify their values and take small actions that align with those values. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thought patterns and test more useful ways of thinking. CBT sessions commonly include practical exercises, behavioral experiments, and brief homework to try between meetings, which can reduce worry and improve mood.
Mindfulness-based methods teach short practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. These techniques are especially helpful for stress management and improving attention and emotional regulation.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest a mix of methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find remote work useful for fitting sessions into a busy week, handling short check-ins, or using audio-only meetings when bandwidth or quiet time is limited.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
The practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
She has 25 years of experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.
What are the credentials and location?
The clinician is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click 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.