Therapist profile
Amanda Cook, LCPC
Maryland
LCPC in Maryland - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Maryland / LC14041
- NPI1710736152
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- Addictions
- Communication
- Motivational interviewing
About Amanda
Amanda Cook is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland with six years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with addictions, relationship problems, family conflict, anger, and low self-esteem. She speaks English and offers a straightforward, practical way of working with these concerns.
Her sessions focus on talking through what is happening now and what the person wants to change. She pays attention to communication patterns, issues around forgiveness, and feelings of guilt or shame that often come up alongside anger. Conversations aim to be direct and respectful so people can try small changes between sessions.
Amanda uses client-centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on the person's own goals and experience. She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to make changes and to remove barriers that keep them stuck. These approaches are practical and are applied to real situations such as snapping at loved ones or building up resentment at work.
She describes the first step as completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Amanda aims to create a clear, nonjudgmental space for talking and planning next steps. She helps people practice different ways of responding so anger feels more manageable over time.
How sessions work
How Amanda’s approaches are used online
Amanda works with two main approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the person's priorities and building sessions around what they want to change. It helps when someone needs a space to sort through feelings and decide practical next steps.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people explore their own reasons for change. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to begin changing behaviors related to anger or substance use. Sessions use questions and reflections to build momentum from the client's own values.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Amanda will collaborate with the person to test ideas, adjust the focus, and pick strategies that match goals and preferences. This is a joint process rather than a one-time decision.
The practical benefit of remote sessions is that they can fit into a busy week more easily. Confirm the specific formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. Many people find remote work helps keep continuity between appointments, makes shorter check-ins possible, and reduces travel time so therapy can fit around work or family demands.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, family conflict, anger, and self-esteem problems, plus communication, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person's goals and experience, and motivational interviewing to help find motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.