Amanda Marcum, LCSW

Amanda Marcum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana. She brings 18 years of clinical experience and a direct, down-to-earth approach to sessions. Amanda focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship strain. She also supports people facing parenting challenges, LGBT-related stressors, trauma or abuse, and career or life transitions.

Amanda trained with a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and has worked in multiple settings with adolescents, adults, and families. She emphasizes the importance of the connection between therapist and client and aims to offer a comfortable space to talk through personal struggles. Her work centers on helping clients increase self-awareness to move forward when they feel stuck.

In sessions Amanda listens without judgment and meets people where they are. She often helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and everyday habits, then works with clients on small, practical changes that lead to relief. She believes an outside perspective can create momentum on problems that feel overwhelming.

Amanda uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. She supports skill-building for managing emotions, problem solving for immediate concerns, and longer-term work on patterns that affect relationships and self-esteem. Her style is straightforward, collaborative, and focused on practical steps.

People who choose Amanda can expect regular communication and options for messaging and live sessions. She aims to be responsive and to help clients find ways to fit therapy into busy lives. Amanda welcomes questions about her approach before scheduling.

How Amanda Uses Practical Therapies Online

Amanda often draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, non-judging space where people can share what matters most. This approach focuses on listening, validating feelings, and following the client’s lead to identify goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT is practical work that looks at thinking patterns and small behavior changes that reduce anxiety, low mood, or stress.

Mindfulness techniques are used alongside other methods to help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. These exercises can lower reactivity and support clearer choices during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will help clients decide what fits based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to each person.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. The therapist’s profile notes messaging, live chat, phone, and video as possibilities, and availability may vary. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so you can access support from daily life.