Amanda Kidd, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 6 years in practice

Amanda Kidd is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience supporting people through emotional challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149030218 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1831837848 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Amanda

Amanda Kidd is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience supporting people through emotional challenges. She helps with anxiety, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, and family-related concerns. Her tone is empathetic and straightforward, aimed at people who want clear steps and steady support.

She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can say what they’re feeling and start to make sense of it. Sessions focus on understanding emotional patterns and finding useful tools for day-to-day life.

Background and approach

Amanda encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and shape practical strategies. She pays attention to a person’s strengths and what already works in their life.

Progress is measured by what feels different in real situations, not by labels. Her style is collaborative. Clients set goals and she helps map steps toward them, adjusting as needs change.

She emphasizes learning skills for stress management, handling anger, and improving self-esteem so people can better handle tough moments. Working with Amanda means getting clear feedback and practical suggestions alongside emotional support. She aims to help people build resilience, improve relationships, and feel more confident in facing everyday challenges.

Sessions are offered in English and arranged from her practice in Illinois.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression

Online support

How Amanda Uses Practical Approaches Online

Amanda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, simple ways. One common method she uses focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and depression; this helps people notice thoughts that make stress worse and practice alternative ways of thinking. Another approach centers on teaching concrete coping skills for stress and anger management, such as step-by-step breathing, grounding, and planning tactics that can be used when emotions spike.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then she will suggest methods to try. That partnership means techniques are adjusted as progress is made and needs shift.

Online therapy with Amanda offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when video isn’t possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?

She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and family-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical steps and skills alongside emotional support.

How long has she been practicing?

She has six years of clinical experience working with people on a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats can sessions happen?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

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