Amanda Polk
LISW-CP
About Amanda
Amanda D. Polk, MSW, LISW-CP, is a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinician with over eight years of experience in the mental health field. Holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walden University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the University of South Carolina, Mrs. Polk combines her academic knowledge with a wealth of life experience to provide exceptional care to her clients.
A proud veteran with 25 years of service in the Army and The South Carolina Army National Guard, including a deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan, Mrs. Polk has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving others. Her passion for helping her community extends beyond her military service. She has worked as a Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for abused and neglected children, and as a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent.
Mrs. Polk specializes in treating a variety of mental health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and parenting skills. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with couples, helping them improve communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connection.
Her therapeutic approach is rooted in building strong, trusting relationships with her clients. Mrs. Polk integrates evidence-based techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and mindfulness to provide patient-centered care tailored to each individual’s or couple’s unique needs.
Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Mrs. Polk is committed to helping her clients find hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and build fulfilling relationships.
What Amanda helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Adoption and foster care
- Dissociation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
How Amanda works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Amanda has helped me grow as not only a person but a mother. She has helped me get my mind and power back.”
- “She listens and helps problem solve!”
- “Amanda is amazing, unbiased and committed to the health of our relationship!”
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- “She is a great therapist with a lot helpful ideas to help me deal with different issues that are disrupting my life”
- “She is an angel with skin!!”
- “Honestly just so helpful and open. Has made some great suggestions for reading material and resources. She has been honest and and upfront about her expertise and provided strategies that are easy to incorporate into every day life. Extremely engaging, the sessions have been so helpful in beginning my journal to better mental wellness.”
- “I like Amanda’s style. She listens. She’s helpful and offers good advice.”
- “Very easy to speak to and gives wonderful material to explain things.”
- “Amanda has been easy to work and communicate with. My schedule is wild, but she hasn’t let that affect our discussions. I’m sure I haven’t been easy to work with, but she’s so helpful and supportive regardless. I’m new to therapy and am still trying to navigate it all and she’s made it seamless and has been wonderful.”
- “She’s awesome so far. Extremely timely, well thought out responses.”
- “While I’m new to her treatment, Amanda is very responsive and respectful. I’m enjoying her approach and her assistance.”
- “Amanda has been helpful”
- “Amanda has been great.”
- “Thank you”
- “Extremely helpful, great listener”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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