Amanda Erlandson (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in working with adolescents struggling with depression, anxiety, poor self esteem, self injury.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you struggling to connect with your pre-teen or teen? Do you see your teen struggling with anxiety, poor self-esteem, relationship issues and don’t know how to help? Help is out there!! No question, these past two years have been stressful for us all, add this to an already tumultuous time in your teen's development and you may feel a bit overwhelmed. The good news? Teens are amazing in their resilience and their ability to change and grow. Together, we can find a way out of this!

My Background and Approach

Over my career I have worked in several different crisis settings and have honed my skills to offer a space for each client to develop personalized goals in a safe and inviting atmosphere where you will have an opportunity to grow and improve at your own pace. Just as no two people are the same, no two treatment plans are the same, let's find a path that works best for you or your teen. My goal for you is for you to leave each session with a clear sense of how you can work towards your individual goals. Each week we will build on these skills and find new ways to perfect your ability to manage crisis situations with less and less help from me.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Over this past two years with the COVID-19 pandemic I have witnessed the emotional impact isolation has had on our communities. I have witnessed, first-hand, the trauma that the last two years have had on all of us, whether it be onset of new feelings of depression, anxiety and grief or an exacerbation of previously held symptoms. The beautiful thing, is that through all of this stress and anxiety about the future, I have witnessed how resilient humans are and am absolutely amazed to have watched individuals and families learn and grow. I believe with that with the right tools, encouragement and structure we can overcome.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Issues I Treat

Other Issues
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Rate: $135/session

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