I am licensed in Virginia with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression and anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and much more. I can provide faith-based OR secular therapy. I am also a kink-friendly, poly-friendly, sex-positive therapist. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have MANY strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge you. I am here to support you on the journey to a more fulfilling and satisfying life, whatever that may look like for you!
Professional experience
14 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Sleeping disorders Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Excellent listener, asks probing questions that lead to you understanding yourself and your needs more.
Written on Jun 17, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Easy to speak to and work with
Written on May 22, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning coping with life changes
Amazing in every way
Written on May 15, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and anger management
I appreciate Amanda and have really enjoyed getting to speak with her and receive her advice and thoughts.
Written on May 06, 2026 after therapy with Amanda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amanda is a truly exceptional therapist. She brings a rare balance of deep compassion and no-nonsense honesty to every session. She listens with kindness and presence, creating a space where I feel safe to be real—but she also doesn’t let me hide behind excuses. Amanda calls me out (lovingly!) when needed and helps me get to the root of what’s really going on. I leave every session with more clarity, self-awareness, and the tools I need to grow. I’m so grateful to be working with her.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Amanda is a absolute pleasure to work with. She really listens and is able to help me think through challenging situations through other perspectives to bolster my mental toolbox.
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Amanda has helped me go through some of the hardest times in my life and I am very grateful to have her as my therapist. Her professionalism and attention to details made me feel safe and heard. She would keep notes and remembered things that I told her two years ago when I barely remember that was something I went through. It was very easy to communicate with Amanda. I can't ask for a better therapist!
Written on Apr 13, 2025 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Better Help itself is okay, but Amanda Dodd is one of the best allies in my tribe. She is supportive, engaging, receptive, but also doesn’t mind telling me the truth and calling me out. Really enjoyed this last year with her and recommend her to many in my personal network.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
It’s incredible to reflect on the past year and how much has changed since starting therapy with Amanda. Working with her has been nothing short of transformative. Amanda creates such a safe and comfortable environment, making it easy to express thoughts and emotions openly. Her attentiveness and understanding stand out—there’s never a moment where I’ve felt unheard or misunderstood, even when I’m not articulating things perfectly.
One of the most impactful tools Amanda has shared is the practice of checking in with myself before committing to anything. It’s a simple yet life-changing strategy that has helped me set boundaries and prioritize what truly feels good for me.
Therapy with Amanda has also been instrumental in navigating a particularly difficult time in my family relationships. When I first began, I felt lost, overwhelmed, and stuck in a negative headspace. With her guidance, I’ve been able to work through those emotions, find joy in the positives, and set the boundaries I needed to move forward. While the family dynamics are still challenging, the progress I’ve made in managing them has been significant.
What sets Amanda apart is her genuine care and commitment. Her check-ins during the hardest moments have meant so much, and the tools she’s provided have been invaluable for getting through tough times. Overall, her ability to create a space where growth and healing can happen is truly remarkable. I’m so grateful for the support and skills I’ve gained through this process.
Written on Dec 04, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda listens to everything but also has great advice. I highly recommend her
Written on Sep 26, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Amanda is amazing! She is compassionate and kind. She will uncover and ask questions to really get to the heart of the issue. Cannot thank her enough!
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amanda is amazing! She always talks me through whatever is going on in a way that’s effective for how I’m feeling in that moment. I’ve found so much comfort in her ability to walk me to the root of my issue and find a way through it. She’s both very empathetic and also straightforward when it’s necessary in a way a close friend might not always be. Truly could not recommend Amanda more!
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Amanda has been a blessing for my personal growth.
Written on Jul 02, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great!
Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Amanda is amazing! She is so easy to talk to and has helped me in so many ways. She’s an amazing listener and also offers great advice and support when I need her most. I am so thankful to have met her!
Written on May 02, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My therapist, Amanda Dodd, was helpful in meeting my goal in therapy. She was a good listener and provided insight regarding my situation. I would recommend her to others seeking goal oriented therapy.
Written on Dec 17, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I am grateful to have found Amanda. She is helping me with the tools to handle the chaos in my life.
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda is a great therapist! She is knowledgeable, a great listener, and very understanding when the talking gets hard. Yet, she's not afraid to challenge my thoughts and words. I'm so happy I've connected with her.
Written on Sep 04, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amanda is very compassionate, knowledgeable and a very good communicator. She is fully present and engaged and really listens. An excellent therapist who obviously cares a lot about her clients. Highly recommended!!
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amanda is great! She’s easy to talk to, understanding, and I truly feel that she is here for me, not only to listen but to talk through things and ask questions to further the discussion.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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