Therapist profile
Amanda Sims-High, LCSW, CSW, LCSW-C
Maryland
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW, LCSW-C
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.00002018; LCSW-C, Maryland / 32004
- NPI1174672620
- Experience27 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- anger management
- CBT techniques
- military family issues
About Amanda
Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience in social work. She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland. She works with adults who are carrying stress, anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and trauma and abuse.
Amanda draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She helps people talk through current problems and identify next steps that make sense for daily life. She also supports people dealing with blended family issues, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, and infidelity concerns.
As a 23-year veteran, Amanda has experience with military and veteran-related family issues and the specific stresses those situations can bring. Her background in social work means she has seen many different family dynamics and life changes over nearly three decades of practice.
Therapy sessions focus on clear goals and usable skills. Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the person's goals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build practical steps toward change. Conversations emphasize what a person can try between sessions.
She frames treatment as a collaborative effort and adjusts pacing based on each person's circumstances. To begin, readers are invited to use the site's matching process and schedule a first session to see how her style fits their needs.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Amanda uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions on what matters most to the person, helping them state goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anger or anxiety and to try concrete alternatives in everyday life. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical, short-term steps a person can take to move toward clearer communication and less reactivity.Choosing the right approach is something she does with each person. She discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapts techniques so sessions fit the individual. This collaborative process helps clarify which methods will be most useful for handling anger, relationship strain, or parenting stress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions happen more consistently. Amanda frames sessions around practical skill building so what is discussed can be used between appointments.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with adult concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting issues, and trauma and abuse.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals, change unhelpful thinking, and build practical steps forward.
How much experience does she bring?
Amanda has 27 years of professional experience in the social work field, with a long history of supporting adults through life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are offered and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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