As a licensed therapist in Kentucky, I bring 15 years of dedicated experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating affirming, compassionate spaces for diverse communities, with specialized expertise in addressing social anxiety, trauma, addiction, and LGBTQ+ experiences.
I am deeply committed to understanding each client's unique journey, offering trauma-informed and culturally responsive care. My approach honors individual experiences, particularly for those navigating sexuality, relationship dynamics, caregiver stress, and personal transformation.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop resilience, explore identity, and cultivate meaningful strategies for emotional well-being. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds seeking supportive, non-judgmental guidance through life's challenges.
Additional areas of focus: Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing
KY LCSW 257744
OR LCSW L14632
TN LCSW 5122
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amanda Buchanan. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I was extremely fortunate to find Amanda as my first therapist on BetterHelp. This was something new for me that I needed to see through when I started signing up. I had doubt as I worried I would fear opening up or being misread. Our conversations brought an immediate impact on those doubts and concerns. She was responsive, very realistic, understanding and incredibly helpful. We spoke about my experiences in life from my challenges with depression, anger, anxiety, and trauma. I began speaking about a specific few topics, but it quickly led to open conversation on my daily go about. Getting over the hunch or bulk of the things I had been dealing with was easy and I felt heard and understood. She opened my eyes up the the help of therapy, something I had little hope in prior to starting. Thank you Amanda!
Written on Jul 13, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I think Amanda is really helpful in many areas and I feel like she could help
Written on May 07, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and anger management
Through the years she has been my one constant. I always feel safe to lean on her and be honest with the chaos that is my life.
Written on Mar 15, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I could write a novel on how amazing Amanda has been. She listens to every single word that I say. She doesn't skip over anything. She doesn't minimize any part of my healing journey. She takes the time to go over every detail until she knows I am ready to move to the next.
I am in my 40s and have never followed through with any help in processing my childhood trauma. It has ruled every aspect of my life until I was matched with her. We talk once a week on the phone, and more through messages if I need her. I don't open up very easily, so being able to start with messages and work my way to phone calls has been key for me. She has been very patient with me and trust me that isn't easy. I started out asking for bluntness and no sugarcoating, to be direct with me and call me out when I need it. Because I have held on to this so long, I knew I could stick my head in the sand if I needed to. So I needed her to call me out when I was about to slip back into silence. This has been a huge reason I have continued with her. She has the knowledge and tools to help me sort this out, but I also needed firmness. I don't do well when others try to appease me. So I appreciate her listening to the style of help I needed. I didn't know that was a thing until I started unpacking the hurt. I am very thankful for her and her willingness to help me in the ways I need it. I'd recommend her to anyone. She is the best.
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coaching
Amazing and knowledgeable therapist, would highly recommend!
Written on Feb 25, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Amazing as always!!
Written on Jan 05, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd