Amanda Sims-High

Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also supports those facing relationship and parenting challenges and people coping with life changes.

She draws on practical, person-centered talk therapy. Sessions aim to be respectful and straightforward. Amanda listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation.

Her background includes long experience in social work and work related to military family issues from her 23 years of service. That experience informs how she thinks about relationship strain, blended family concerns, and the stresses that come with major life transitions.

Therapy combines client-centered listening with goal-focused tools. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new responses. Solution-focused work helps set clear, manageable steps for change.

She approaches difficult topics like trauma, domestic violence, infidelity, and divorce with sensitivity. Amanda aims to help people find practical ways to cope in daily life and to improve communication in families. She supports parents navigating parenting struggles and blended family dynamics.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. She works to make therapy match each person’s needs and goals. If you are ready to take a first step toward feeling steadier, she offers guidance through that process.

How these approaches translate to online care

Amanda uses client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, respect, and tailoring conversations to what matters most to the client. This approach helps when people need a safe space to talk through life transitions and relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together. In online sessions, CBT often includes identifying patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or depression and practicing small, concrete changes between meetings. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on short-term goals and practical steps, which can be useful for resolving immediate problems or coping with change.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She collaborates on goals and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Formats for sessions are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual sessions helpful for consistent momentum while balancing family and work responsibilities.