- Depression support
- Military family understanding
- Practical goal setting
About Amanda
Amanda Sims-High is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 27 years of experience to sessions. She focuses on helping people manage depression, stress, anxiety, relationship tension, and anger. She aims to listen with respect and adapt conversations to each person's needs.
Her background includes long-term work in social services and experience with military life. That history informs her understanding of blended family concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and veteran and armed forces issues. She uses practical tools to help people cope with life changes and trauma and abuse.
In sessions she draws on client-centered conversation to make space for each person’s priorities. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term goals and build on what already works in a person’s life.
Progress is presented as a step-by-step process. Amanda works with clients to tailor a plan that fits their situation and goals. She emphasizes clear, respectful dialogue and collaborative decision-making.
People who want to address parenting strain, infidelity, family of origin issues, or domestic violence concerns can expect direct, practical discussion about next steps. The aim is to create manageable changes that improve daily life and relationships.
Her background includes long-term work in social services and experience with military life. That history informs her understanding of blended family concerns, communication problems, divorce and separation, and veteran and armed forces issues. She uses practical tools to help people cope with life changes and trauma and abuse.
In sessions she draws on client-centered conversation to make space for each person’s priorities. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Solution-focused methods are used to set short-term goals and build on what already works in a person’s life.
Progress is presented as a step-by-step process. Amanda works with clients to tailor a plan that fits their situation and goals. She emphasizes clear, respectful dialogue and collaborative decision-making.
People who want to address parenting strain, infidelity, family of origin issues, or domestic violence concerns can expect direct, practical discussion about next steps. The aim is to create manageable changes that improve daily life and relationships.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.