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Amanda McLean, LICSW

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 45 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Washington and Oregon

Recent reviews

I love working with Amanda on myself. She gets it! It's a wonderful feeling being backed & respected by someone as proficient and kind as her. She responds incredibly quickly, and I look forward to learning from each of her messages.

Reviewed June 2022

I've been a patient of Amanda's for a couple of years now, and she's easily the best therapist I've ever had. She responds in a timely manner and has provided amazing advice and coping strategies countless times, no matter the situation I find myself in. She has been excellent since day one and provided a sense of relief with everything that's been going on in my world (and the world in general).

Reviewed April 2022

More about Amanda

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW, LCSW

I am an individual therapist licensed in Washington State with ten years of experience in therapeutic interventions with clients presenting with a variety of different concerns. These include depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA-related concerns, relationship issues including in non-traditional relationships, and stress-related, motivation, and self-esteem challenges. I have also worked with people with trauma, addictions, parenting issues, and grief and loss. I also carry the credentials of Child Mental Health Therapist and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist.

My style as a therapist is warm, genuine, honest, and casual, as well as interactive. I believe that you are the expert on your situation and come with the ability to overcome challenges, even if it may not feel that way right now. You are capable of making change, and I'm here to help. I believe everyone deserves to be heard with compassion and respect. My approach to therapy combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and solution-focused counseling. We will work together on your goals and needs and come up with a plan to get there. It's important to note that I only offer communication via text, including asynchronous, email-style messaging and live sessions, which are instant-messenger style communications in real time.

I am thrilled that you've decided to reach out, and I can't wait to meet you, get to know you, and help you meet your goals.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Career difficulties ADHD Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Money and financial issues Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Amanda McLean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417423112.

  • LICSW · Washington · LW60940913 · Expires September 2025
  • LCSW · Oregon · L13915 · Expires October 2026

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 McLean

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

Overall rating:

4.5

45 reviews

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I love working with Amanda on myself. She gets it! It's a wonderful feeling being backed & respected by someone as proficient and kind as her. She responds incredibly quickly, and I look forward to learning from each of her messages.

Reviewed June 2022

I've been a patient of Amanda's for a couple of years now, and she's easily the best therapist I've ever had. She responds in a timely manner and has provided amazing advice and coping strategies countless times, no matter the situation I find myself in. She has been excellent since day one and provided a sense of relief with everything that's been going on in my world (and the world in general).

Reviewed April 2022

Amanda has been fantastic to work with. She always seems to know just what to say. She’s a great listener, and very supportive.

Reviewed August 2023

I learned from Amanda to not only take accountability for my shortcomings and fix them (gently, forgiving myself) but to also value myself as well. Through betterhelp I am really learning that putting myself first is not a bad thing and that I need to work on doing this, in a healthy way.

Reviewed March 2023

I have searched for years for a great fit, Amanda McLean takes the time to talk, listen, and work through any issues or experience I'm having and it has been not only a truly uplifting experience, but I have grown so much. I have never felt so me, or felt so happy in my life.

Reviewed March 2023

She is professional and is very knowledgable. I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. She has really made me feel like myself again. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me!

Reviewed February 2023

Communicates well

Reviewed January 2023

Amanda is supportive, encouraging, and trusts me to be the expert on my own experience while still providing guidance.

Reviewed January 2023

Thank you for always being a positive encouragement!

Reviewed December 2022

Amanda is so helpful and has provided so many insights! I appreciate her support and validation.

Reviewed December 2022

I think it was pure luck that I got matched with Amanda, but I am so happy that I was! I signed up for BetterHelp through an EAP with my work to deal with an urgent social issue. Eventually that issue was resolved, but I chose to continue working with Amanda on my relationships, which I hadn’t nurtured through therapy in the past. The text based therapy was very new to me, but worked really well for my personal communication style. Whether in an instant messaging session, or communicating through our general chat portal, I always felt listened to and respected by Amanda, and responded to in a timely fashion. I valued her familiarity with the LGBTQ+ community, and non-traditional relationship styles.

Reviewed November 2022

I have had great progress with my codependency. Also every session Amanda says something that absolutely blows my mind. She is extremely insightful and really listens

Reviewed November 2022

Has been an amazing support I have changed my opinion about therapy in a good way.

Reviewed September 2022

amanda has been very supportive, encouraging, and accomodating so far. i'm looking forward to continuing our work together.

Reviewed August 2022

Therapy has been a very new, and much needed experience for me. Amanda has gently eased me into the process, and makes hard conversations easy. Would recommend highly to anyone I know.

Reviewed August 2022

Amanda makes you feel understood and a good listener.

Reviewed March 2022

Amanda is amazing! She is a great listener and always know just want to say or what advice to give me.

Reviewed January 2022

Amanda was a fantastically accommodating, friendly, stabilizing influence in a time where I felt like I had no one to turn to. She met me where I was and helped me build up my good habits and coping mechanisms, piece by piece, to the point where I feel comfortably self sufficient. I greatly appreciate her help.

Reviewed December 2021

I have always been nervous to start therapy and finding Amanda McLean has been amazing for me. She’s super kind and helpful and has made the process so easy for me!

Reviewed December 2021

Amanda has helped pull me back to the surface and begin to navigate through some tough family issues. The validation has made me feel like a new person - a thousand times lighter! I feel seen and heard through messaging in my own time. No pressure to have to set an appointment or be on camera is awesome. I get the help I need without having phone or video anxiety to worry about.

Reviewed November 2021

I was very skeptical of therapy and if I could find someone who would take on my long list of concerns. Amanda is more than I could have hoped for. She is smart, kind, and great at her job.

Reviewed November 2021

Amanda has helped me in more ways than I can count. I've been to therapy before and this time I was very certain I needed a direct approach. We were able to narrow down all of my issues to just a couple to start with. We're still a work in progress but I feel confident I'll benefit from this experience with Amanda!

Reviewed November 2021

She is through provoking and insightful

Reviewed September 2021

Amanda helped me so much when I was in a dark place. Months later, I'm doing so much better because of her help. She's been an amazing therapist to me!

Reviewed September 2021

she is AMAZING. She is so thorough on understanding your concerns and address them. She walk you through her whole process which i have enjoyed. Would definitely recommend her as a therapist to other friends.

Reviewed August 2021

Amanda is extremely attentive and a great listener. She asks a lot of questions that make you think and gives constructive feedback.

Reviewed July 2021

Thank you Amanda. Looking forward to continuing with you!

Reviewed June 2021

Amanda has been a wonderful asset for me as I pursue mental stability through a very tricky life change. She is kind, gentle, and provides me with materials and tools to help work through some of my struggles. I am very grateful to be in Amanda's care.

Reviewed June 2021

She has been great so far and very responsive. I’m feeling more comfortable with her as we move forward and she’s very helpful with how the process goes and what to expect.

Reviewed June 2021

I LOVE Amanda! I've never felt more heard and understood by a therapist. I'm so lucky to have been matched with her; she's helping me to survive the most tramatic and miserable time of my life. <3

Reviewed June 2021

I love working with Amanda because I feel like she understands my issues and is thoughtful in her responses.

Reviewed May 2021

This is my first time working with someone on my mental health. I was a little nervous about feeling like I could open up to someone but I find Amanda very easy to talk to. I think it’s going well so far.

Reviewed May 2021

Great sessions, always helpful and timely!

Reviewed April 2021

Amanda is wonderful and this is the best experience I've had in counseling

Reviewed April 2021

Working with Amanda was everything I needed in a therapist. She's really helped me to straighten some things out in my head and helps me to see things from a different perspective. I really appreciate the help she's given me so far!

Reviewed March 2021

Working with Amanda has been great, I feel very heard, and like she genuinely cares for me. I look forward to my sessions with her, sharing the ins and outs of my life and seeing what she recommends/thinks about it.

Reviewed February 2021

She is attentive and I appreciate being able to communicate with her more frequently than I would if I had been in regular counseling. Sometimes I wish her responses were longer but overall I am glad I have a professional to talk about things with.

Reviewed February 2021

Amanda is amazing! She is understanding and approaches my concerns perfectly. I thought I needed someone to tell me what to do but Amanda helped me realize that I knew what to do all along, she just asked the questions that helped me get my though process back on track.

Reviewed January 2021

As a first timer in therapy, i am glad i got Amanda. She listens to everything i have to say and in the few conversations ive had with her she has already helped me realize multiple things and making ne question myself (in a good way).

Reviewed January 2021

Amanda McLean has been very helpful with good advice for dealing with my problems. She listens very well, is very warm and kind, and makes me feel comfortable about opening up to her. She is very knowledgeable in her fields and has suggested lots of good reading material to help with my specific issues.

Reviewed January 2021

Amanda is thoughtful in her questions and statements. She connects with me often but in meaningful ways, not just generic comments. She is really helping me during this difficult time.

Reviewed December 2020

I love how Amanda asked me so much early on, what I wanted and what I was looking for? Things like does that resonate with you? How did that make you feel? What do you need in order xyz? She’s been funny and caring like a friend would be, and shares guidance with out being too prescriptive.

Reviewed September 2020

Amanda is great! She is very supportive and validates emotions while also challenging you to dig deeper into some thoughts, providing exercises

Reviewed September 2020

Highly recommend Amanda, she’s very patient, understanding, thoughtful and kind.

Reviewed September 2020

Amanda has been great. Available in some of my most despairing moments to talk me through my anxiety. Will hope to continue with her long term. Thank you Amanda!

Reviewed September 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amanda McLean offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Amanda McLean 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 McLean speak?

Amanda McLean speaks English.

How many years of experience does Amanda McLean have?

Amanda McLean has 10 years of experience.

Where is Amanda McLean licensed to practice?

Amanda McLean is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon.

Does Amanda McLean accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Amanda McLean 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 McLean offer?

Amanda McLean offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Amanda McLean?

Amanda McLean 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 McLean?

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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