Amanda Leftridge, LCSW

Amanda Leftridge is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who emphasizes practical tools and compassionate support to help people navigate difficult periods and build on their existing resilience. She brings three years of clinical experience, including two years working in a cancer center where she provided case management and mental health services for oncology patients, their families, and loved ones.

Her clinical background includes ongoing work with a broad range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, hospice and end-of-life issues, grief and loss, anger, chronic stress and fatigue, career challenges, HIV, and trauma-related disorders. She has experience supporting patients and family members facing end stage renal disease and dialysis, and she works with individuals across the lifespan.

Amanda is committed to offering practical support while addressing personal challenges that can feel overwhelming. She is LGBTQIA+ friendly and approaches every person with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding stigmatizing labels and maintaining a healing environment for diverse identities and experiences.

Her therapeutic approach integrates mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, strengths-based and humanistic perspectives, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions and treatment goals are tailored to each person’s unique circumstances and needs. She welcomes prospective clients and looks forward to working with those seeking thoughtful, individualized care.