Therapist profile
Amanda McDade, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Life Changes
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH61148354
- NPI1659998698
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- ACT and CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Support for midlife issues
About Amanda
Amanda McDade is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with four years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and the fallout from life changes. She also supports concerns around relationships, self-esteem, sleep, career strain, and addictive behaviors.
Her work often focuses on adults facing midlife shifts, workplace pressure, and the emotional demands of caregiving or aging. She pays attention to communication problems and feelings of isolation. Clients seeking help with forgiveness, guilt, or finding life purpose may find this approach relevant.
Amanda uses practical methods to build resilience and coping skills. Sessions typically involve clear conversations about what is happening, practiceable strategies, and reflection on values and goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques to address thinking patterns and unhelpful avoidance.
Motivational Interviewing and a client-centered stance inform how she supports change. That means she listens for what matters to each person and helps them set small, achievable steps. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes focused work with older adults and women, and experience with issues connected to aging and hospice or end-of-life concerns. Amanda frames therapy around concrete skills for daily life alongside deeper conversations about meaning and identity.
How sessions work
How Amanda Uses ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing Online
Amanda commonly works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in practical ways. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting taken over by them, then choosing actions that match what matters to the person. It can help with anger that feels overwhelming or automatic. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete ways to shift unhelpful thinking and reactions, which is useful for stress, anxiety, and irritability.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change when motivation feels stuck. That method focuses on clarifying goals, exploring mixed feelings, and finding small next steps that feel doable. Amanda treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process and will work with each person to figure out what fits their needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. If camera-free check-ins or phone calls are offered, they may be useful when bandwidth is limited or a brief work break is all that fits the day. The emphasis is on practical access and shaping sessions to everyday life rather than promising a particular service format.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with people who snap at loved ones, struggle with workplace frustration, or carry building resentment. Anger is treated alongside related concerns like stress and relationships.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing with a client-centered style. The focus is on practical strategies and reflecting on values to guide change.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as an LMHC in Washington. That experience includes work with aging-related issues and workplace dynamics.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Washington and holds the LMHC credential, listed as WA LMHC. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English for clients located within her jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Check the booking flow to see whether phone or video options are offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That process connects you to the scheduling steps.
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