Amanda Polk

(MSW, LISW-CP)

About Me

Amanda D. Polk, MSW, LISW-CP is a licensed independent clinician with more than 5 years in the mental health field. Mrs. Polk has a master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Polk has dedicated her life to the service of others by serving for 25 years in the Army and the South Carolina Army National Guard and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. In addition, she has served her community as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children, and is currently a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent. She currently works at her Alumni High School as their Senior Army Instructor in the JROTC program. Mrs. Polk is a therapist in the field of mental health and has previously provided in-home therapy services for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program. Mrs. Polk's specialty is in treating borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and parenting skills. Mrs. Polk’s treatment approach is set on the foundation of having a therapeutic relationship, to include using theories such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused, mindfulness, and being patient centered.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Depression
Years of Experience: 3

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LISW #12039 (Expires: 2022-12-31)

Reviews

Written by T.O. on Apr 07, 2021 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks

Amanda is so caring and amazing . I am lucky to have found her

Written by D.E. on Feb 24, 2021 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Amanda Polk is a counselor who seems to really listen to and understand her patients. I am grateful that she also provided some Christian aspects to our session. She also helped “problem solve” by providing resources to certain areas we discussed in session.

Written by S.P. on Dec 17, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse

She was a very good counselor and was honest with her very respected and thoroughly valued opinion in what we spoke about. She did just repeat what I said over and over, or make me feel like she was just nodding her head in a agreement, she was on the people’s level with advice and listening and general assistance in an honest and heart felt true, caring manner. Firm, not pushy, and even temperament not emotional yet not robots, often robotic or emotional response could possibly cause patient or client to be to emotionally invested with counselors she was very professional firm, thorough, honest, level headed, while truly listened and did not drag anything out for the money.

Written by C.H. on Dec 04, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Amanda has been working with me through most of this year and she has been so helpful to keep my perspective healthy and on my goals. She is encouraging, kind, thoughtful, educated, empathetic, and gives lots of tools to help me manage my various needs as they come up. She helps me think deep and healthfully so I can heal deep and well. I value her input in my life so much and am so very thankful for her.

Written by G.E. on Dec 03, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety

very easy to talk to and understood my issues fairly quickly. I trust her expertise and experience.

Written by K.A. on Dec 02, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues

Amanda helped me sort out some really trying months where I was profoundly doubting many things about myself. The therapy I received made a lasting impression that still carries through much of my decision-making today. I can confidently say that I am a complete 180 from where I was before - I really am so much happier. I am very grateful for Amanda and how she helped me see much happier times! I enjoy speaking with her.

Written by A.D. on Nov 25, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd

AMAZING WOMAN THAT KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED

Written by L.A. on Sep 11, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues

Amanda helped me a lot figuring things about myself and my relationship.
She is a great listener, empathetic, and shared her knowledge to help me go through difficult times. I felt respected and valued.

Written by D.A. on Aug 30, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Amanda is a GODSEND!!! She has been open-minded, non-judgemental and refreshingly open. No matter the outcome of my relationship, I'm confident that she's providing me with the vital resources to be a great human being. In just a few weeks, she's made a change in my life for the better.

Written by D.I. on Aug 15, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

I have only spoke with Amanda once but my reaction and interaction was great.

Written by J.A. on Jul 19, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

My counselor has given me some great tools to help with ability to process life.

Written by D.E. on Jul 09, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

I’m glad that she seen where I was coming from and what I was dealing with in my marriage she also help me understand why my husband acts the way that he does and enlighten me on some things when dealing with my kids I appreciate her and she is good

Written by H.E. on May 26, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

I am very thankful this platform exists, and that there are people out there that can assist with challenges to gaining better mental health. Thanks for the hand up during this challenging time!

Written by D.I. on May 24, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Amanda is fantastic at listening and relating to my issues. This helps me feel like I am not alone. She listens well to my concerns and traumas I have gone through without judgement. Amanda also gives me great worksheets to help guide me to working on a more confident me.

Written by N.U. on May 24, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse

Amanda understood my position like no other counselor. She offers me real solutions and I really value what she says.

Written by M.I. on May 22, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Amanda Polk is a wonderful counselor with a lot of experience. I am very impressed with her credentials and licensing. Counseling has been so helpful during these very stressful times. I am also very impressed with the BetterHelp.com platform. It is easy to use and very convenient. I have recommended BetterHelp to a lot of my friends. Thank you Amanda and Betterhelp.com!

Written by K.R. on May 18, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

She’s amazingly considerate and really hears me when I talk about my personal emotional struggles. I feel safe in expressing how I truly feel.

Written by C.R. on May 13, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Amanda has been responsive and supportive, providing great balance and measured responses to my concerns. She regularly responds in more than just probing questions but good activities and ways to respond when I’m struggling.

Written by L.E. on Apr 30, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Amanda has been very helpful to me in the moment. She has suggested specific DBT skills to help me navigate events, which have all turned out well thanks to her. I'm very grateful!

Written by G.E. on Apr 28, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse

I have been working with Amanda for two weeks now and am very happy with how things are going. Amanda has introduced me to ways of addressing my challenges I might never have realized had she not introduced these tools to me. Amanda is very generous with sharing helpful resources and I continue to work with her as I address some of the difficult challenges I face at this time.

Written by C.H. on Apr 27, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and coaching

Very understanding and grounding! I feel heard with her.

Written by J.O. on Feb 23, 2020 after counseling with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I appreciate Amanda's help. She helped me a lot with my recent break up. And I learned a lot also from our interactions. Very cool person!

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