Amanda Sims-High, LCSW, CSW, MD, LCSW-C

Licensed in Colorado · 27 years in practice

Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Colorado: CSW.00002018 · expires August 2027
LCSW-C, Maryland: 32004 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1174672620 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Amanda

Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She brings a calm, respectful way of working and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for worried parents or caregivers.

She draws on 27 years of experience in social work and offers practical support for anger, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. She also has a background that informs work with veteran and armed forces issues.

Background and approach

Sessions are shaped to match each person's needs and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. In sessions she focuses on clear goals and down-to-earth strategies. She uses client-centered conversations to hear what matters most, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and solution-focused techniques to build immediate steps forward.

The mix depends on the situation and what the client wants to accomplish. Amanda emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the room. She works with people dealing with blended family stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence concerns, family of origin issues, infidelity, and other family problems.

Her aim is to support practical coping and better day-to-day functioning. Clients who prefer remote care can access sessions through multiple formats. Amanda tailors the plan and pacing so progress fits into real life and family routines.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Amanda names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Amanda uses client-centered work to start each session by asking what matters most to the person. This approach focuses on understanding the client's priorities and adjusting conversations to fit their needs. It helps people feel heard and sets the foundation for practical change.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions. CBT provides concrete tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new responses, which can ease anxiety, depression, and anger. Solution-focused therapy is part of her toolkit too; it targets small, doable steps that build momentum and often feels useful for parenting challenges and relationship problems.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options and try different techniques to see what works best for each person's goals and preferences. That teamwork helps tailor pacing and focus so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging can support brief updates or ongoing reminders. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Amanda supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also helps with relationship strain, parenting worries, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-focused. She listens first, then uses client-centered talk, cognitive behavioral techniques, and solution-focused steps to move toward goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional experience in social work, which guides her work with family issues and veteran-related concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds LCSW, CSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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