Amanda Read, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Amanda Read

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 29 days ago

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.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

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

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