Amanda Hawkins

Amanda Hawkins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, mood challenges, and issues around self-esteem. Amanda emphasizes a collaborative relationship where the person’s own story guides the work.

She listens for strengths and what already works in daily life. Sessions aim to build confidence and motivation while addressing barriers that get in the way of change. Amanda frames the work around concrete steps rather than long lists of labels.

Her background includes helping people with LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and challenges tied to parenting and career transitions. She also supports people coping with bipolar disorder, postpartum mood changes, and life-stage transitions such as aging and end-of-life concerns.

Amanda uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. Techniques draw from client-centered therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, narrative methods, and solution-focused work. The focus is on what a person wants to change and small, manageable ways to get there.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, practical skills, and encouragement to try new patterns. Amanda emphasizes strength, self-awareness, and step-by-step progress rather than rushing to fixes.

How Amanda’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Amanda blends client-centered work with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to meet everyday needs. Client-centered therapy means she listens closely and follows the person's lead, helping them make choices that fit their life and values. Mindfulness therapy adds simple practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress, useful for anxiety, grief, and mood challenges. Solution-focused work zeroes in on small, achievable changes and practical next steps to move forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and day-to-day rhythm. She adjusts strategies as progress is made so the work stays relevant and doable.

If you plan to meet online, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, keep appointments during travel or caregiving, or choose a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. It also allows therapists to use mindfulness exercises and skills practice in ways that fit a client's routine rather than requiring long in-person visits.