Amanda Buchanan, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Amanda (Kaelynn) Buchanan

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
1 years in practice

I am excited to be a part of your journey to becoming you best self and creating a more satisfying life.

I am passionate about helping individuals work through difficult life transitions and overcoming challenging pasts. My goal is to empower clients through the development of skills to improve emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships, and life satisfaction. I provide psychotherapy focused on unresolved core issues that lead to difficulties in one's life. Using a combination of EMDR Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness I help teens and adults explore their internal experiences and find emotional healing and stability. My wholistic approach allows me to understand the bigger picture. As I identify my clients strengths, challenges, and patterns that are having an impact, I am able to cater my approach beyond the presenting problem and help my clients transform their lives in meaningful ways. Whatever your challenge or life story may be, I would love to be a part of your journey to becoming your best self. I can't wait to get to know you in my in-person or virtual office. I am excited to work with you to create goals and personalize the therapeutic approach to best meet your needs.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
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Practice hours (MST)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Eating Concerns
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Training

Location

  • LK Institute

    Office Building

    4001 North 3rd Streetsuite 400Phoenix, AZ 85012

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Wide doorway
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Step-free entry
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

    Getting around

    • Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
    • Elevators

    Settling in

    • Wide entry to clinician space
    • Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$135per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Arizona
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • LMSW

    AZ state Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

    LMSW-21698, Arizona

  • LPC

    AZ state Board of Behavioral Health Examiners

    LPC-17935, Arizona

Education

  • Brigham Young University

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 2019

    Biological Foundations of Human Development

  • Arizona State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2023

    I received CBT, DBT, and EMDR training during my education experience. Also, I have a certification for assessment of integrative health modalities.

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