Amanda Johnson, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
Practical support for stress and relationship strain
Book with Amanda- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey, Maryland
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Amanda
Amanda Johnson is a licensed clinician who helps people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, addiction, or major life changes. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and improve relationships. Amanda’s style is direct but compassionate, aiming to replace survival coping with steady, useful tools.
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to uncover the patterns that keep problems repeating. Sessions often include conversation about current challenges and simple skills to manage intense feelings.
Background and approach
She also helps partners learn clearer ways to talk and repair trust after breaches. Her work addresses parenting challenges alongside related concerns like attachment, blended family strain, and caregiver stress. Amanda pays attention to how family of origin issues and codependency affect day-to-day life.
She also supports people dealing with addiction, control issues, and guilt or shame. With three years of clinical experience, Amanda blends practical problem solving with attention to emotional patterns. She holds an MD and is licensed as an LCSW-C and an LCSW in New Jersey.
Sessions are offered in English and formatted to fit busy lives. People who choose Amanda typically want straightforward guidance and concrete strategies. She helps clients build new habits, communicate more clearly, and find steadier footing during transitions.
Reaching out starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Amanda helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Young adult issues
Evidence-based approaches and online access
Amanda draws on straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns that cause distress. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Another approach looks at attachment and relational patterns to improve communication and repair trust after betrayals.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Amanda works with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs and goals. She checks in regularly to adjust the plan so it stays useful and relevant as work progresses.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversations when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break or a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or get brief support when direct contact is needed. These options give flexibility so therapy can fit into a parent's schedule and the demands of daily life.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What issues does Amanda commonly address?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She also focuses on addiction, attachment and family of origin problems.
What is her approach to therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify repeating patterns and teach practical skills. Sessions combine conversation about current struggles with concrete tools to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of relationship and emotional concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Amanda holds an MD and is licensed as an LCSW-C and an LCSW. She practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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