Amanda Brafford, MSW, LSW, OH | Psychotherapist

About Amanda Brafford

Focus areas

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Hoarding Disorder

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amanda Brafford

Amanda Brafford, LSW, helps children, teens, and adults across Ohio build emotional strength, improve coping skills, and move forward through life’s challenges with confidence. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy to patients throughout Ohio, supporting those who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and major life transitions. Amanda brings a compassionate, structured, and collaborative approach to care, creating a safe space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change. Amanda has a strong passion for working from a trauma-informed and strength-based perspective, particularly with individuals impacted by PTSD, trauma, and domestic violence. She is deeply committed to helping patients process difficult experiences, reduce emotional distress, and regain a sense of control and stability in their lives. Her work also includes supporting children and adolescents with school avoidance, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation, as well as helping families strengthen communication and parenting skills. She treats children, adolescents, teens, and adults and has experience working with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. Amanda specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns, while also offering support for additional mental health conditions such as ADHD, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sleep concerns, and midlife transitions. Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR, with additional techniques incorporated as clinically appropriate. Amanda has been practicing since 2023 and brings a grounded, relatable presence to her clinical work. Outside of the therapy space, she enjoys baking, reading, listening to podcasts, taking outdoor walks, and spending quality time with her family—especially watching her children play sports.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Office location

Amanda Brafford, MSW, LSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Ohio

25101 Chagrin Blvd, Ste 200, Beachwood, OH 44122

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Ohio

Education and training

Youngstown State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1538701362

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Amanda Brafford?

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Is Amanda Brafford accepting new patients?

Amanda Brafford generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Amanda Brafford's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Amanda Brafford work with?

Amanda Brafford works with LifeStance Health - Ohio.

Where is Amanda Brafford's office located?

Amanda Brafford has 2 office locations in Beachwood, view full addresses on Amanda Brafford's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Amanda Brafford?

Amanda Brafford frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Amanda Brafford on their profile.