Amanda Sims-High, LCSW, CSW, MD, LCSW-C
Compassionate social worker for practical change
Book with AmandaWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW, MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Colorado, Maryland
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amanda
Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, anger, trauma, and parenting challenges. She aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can talk through hard moments and make practical changes.
Her background includes long-term social work practice and 23 years of military service, which informs her understanding of veteran and armed forces issues and the pressures military life can place on relationships.
Background and approach
Amanda adapts conversations and plans to the individual needs of each person she sees. She focuses on clear goals and steps rather than abstract theory. In sessions she uses client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead and build on strengths.
She also draws from cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change behavior. Solution-focused tools help set short-term goals and track progress between meetings. Amanda works with people facing blended family concerns, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, domestic violence aftermath, infidelity, and family of origin issues.
Her style is straightforward and practical, aiming to reduce stress and improve daily coping skills. People who choose Amanda often want a therapist who listens, offers concrete options, and helps them move toward clearer communication and calmer responses. She supports clients through change with patience and direct feedback.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amanda's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Infidelity
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches Amanda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Amanda’s Approaches Work Online
Amanda uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. This means conversations focus on a client’s goals and strengths, and sessions adapt to the issues a person brings up. Client-centered work is useful for building trust and getting clear on priorities.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence feelings. In online sessions this often means identifying patterns, trying small behavior changes between sessions, and reviewing what worked. CBT is practical for stress, anxiety, anger, and depression.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. Amanda will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative stance aims to match techniques to a person’s needs and preferences rather than imposing one method.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or work better when less bandwidth is available. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, coping ideas between sessions, or for people who prefer typing. These options make scheduling easier and let people choose the way that best fits their day.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What concerns does she help with?
Amanda supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a client-centered approach that follows the person’s priorities, combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused practices to set and reach short-term goals.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 27 years of professional experience in social work and clinical practice to her sessions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LCSW, CSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I start working with her and what does it cost?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.