Amanda Read
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
At LifeStance Health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health. We tailor our care plans to fit each person's unique needs.
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate who received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of South Carolina. Amanda has experience working in various roles as a mental health practitioner, most recently as therapist specializing in grief counseling. Amanda has a passion for helping people work through the hardest season of their life. She believes in a holistic approach to counseling and regularly utilizes Brainspotting and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Amanda believes that it is important to provide a nonjudgmental space for counseling. She has experience working with clients of all ages. Her goal is to help clients better their lives by making sense of life stressors through personal growth and gaining new perspectives. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog Pepper. Amanda also enjoys reading, yoga, knitting, and running.
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Performance Anxiety
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Treatments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
1942 E 7th StCharlotte, NC 28204
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Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA) – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Humana – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Multiplan – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Tricare – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- In-network insurance
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
C015560, North Carolina