Dr. Amanda Nicholson, LMFT

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Relationship and intimacy focused therapist

Details

Name	Dr. Amanda Nicholson
Credentials	LMFT
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Amanda

Dr. Amanda Nicholson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Georgia. She has seven years of clinical experience and focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns.

People come to her for help after betrayal, during life transitions, or when self-worth and sexual concerns get in the way of daily life. She draws from narrative ideas to help people tell clearer stories about themselves. That work often pairs with attachment-based thinking to look at how old relationship patterns shape current problems.

Background and approach

Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when practical shifts in thinking and behavior can bring quick relief. In sessions she helps people name what matters to them and notice patterns that keep them stuck. Conversations move between personal history, current interaction, and small experiments to try between meetings.

She aims to create a calm space for direct talk about intimacy, sexuality, and identity without judgment. Many clients seek support for communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, or grief after major changes. Others come for coaching around career decisions, self-love, or sexual self-esteem.

Amanda works with people on both personal and relationship concerns rather than offering group or family therapy. Her background includes a master’s degree in family therapy and a doctorate in human sexuality studies. She blends clinical knowledge with practical, step-by-step planning.

Sessions are designed to be straightforward and focused on goals each person brings to therapy.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues among the things Amanda works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Amanda among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Amanda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Amanda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Amanda’s Approaches Translate Online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds. It helps when trust, closeness, or emotional timing feel off in relationships. Narrative Therapy helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, so painful patterns lose their power. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on specific thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning, and it often provides homework that patients can try between sessions.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals, try a few methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. That collaborative process lets you test ways of relating and thinking and then choose what fits best for your life.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to fit into busy schedules. Video calls let you work in real time on communication and emotional expression. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support short check-ins, between-session coaching, and quick skill practice. These formats offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and goal-focused.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can Amanda help with?

She works with relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, and career or coaching concerns. Additional focus areas include communication problems, infidelity, divorce and separation, and women's issues.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Sessions combine narrative work, attachment ideas, and practical cognitive techniques. Conversations are direct, gentle, and focused on changes you can try between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience and holds a doctorate in human sexuality studies plus a master's in family therapy. Her focus has included intimacy and sexual trauma.

Where is Amanda licensed to practice?

She is a Georgia Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT in Georgia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for?

Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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