Amanda Eshelman, MSW, LSW

Amanda Eshelman, MSW, LSW

Psychotherapist
3976 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL
Amanda Eshelman, LSW, is a compassionate therapist serving clients across Illinois. She specializes in helping individuals of all ages navigate life transitions, manage emotional dysregulation, and heal from trauma, grief, and loss. Amanda provides a supportive, safe space tailored to each client’s needs, using empathetic curiosity to identify barriers and collaboratively implement effective therapeutic modalities. Amanda is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating adoption-related issues, drawing on her personal experience as part of the adoption triad. Additionally, she has a strong interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent individuals, offering a unique perspective to clients struggling with systems that may not fully accommodate or accept them. Her expertise extends to addressing autism spectrum disorders, fostering understanding and resilience in clients as they face challenges related to identity, belonging, and acceptance. Amanda’s clinical focus includes helping individuals manage anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and reproductive challenges. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients on their path to emotional wellness. Amanda’s approach emphasizes creating a collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals. Beyond her professional work, Amanda is deeply engaged in her personal passions, which include enjoying music of all genres, exploring fiction across different literary styles, and spending time with animals. She also enjoys movies and TV shows, particularly horror, thriller, and comedy genres, and engaging in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. These hobbies reflect her creative, empathetic, and open-minded nature, which she brings to her therapeutic practice.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Amanda Eshelman

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amanda Eshelman

Amanda Eshelman, LSW, is a compassionate therapist serving clients across Illinois. She specializes in helping individuals of all ages navigate life transitions, manage emotional dysregulation, and heal from trauma, grief, and loss. Amanda provides a supportive, safe space tailored to each client’s needs, using empathetic curiosity to identify barriers and collaboratively implement effective therapeutic modalities. Amanda is particularly passionate about working with individuals navigating adoption-related issues, drawing on her personal experience as part of the adoption triad. Additionally, she has a strong interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and neurodivergent individuals, offering a unique perspective to clients struggling with systems that may not fully accommodate or accept them. Her expertise extends to addressing autism spectrum disorders, fostering understanding and resilience in clients as they face challenges related to identity, belonging, and acceptance. Amanda’s clinical focus includes helping individuals manage anxiety, trauma (PTSD), and reproductive challenges. She utilizes evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients on their path to emotional wellness. Amanda’s approach emphasizes creating a collaborative environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals. Beyond her professional work, Amanda is deeply engaged in her personal passions, which include enjoying music of all genres, exploring fiction across different literary styles, and spending time with animals. She also enjoys movies and TV shows, particularly horror, thriller, and comedy genres, and engaging in tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons. These hobbies reflect her creative, empathetic, and open-minded nature, which she brings to her therapeutic practice.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

Office location

Amanda Eshelman, MSW, LSW also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance - Illinois 2
3976 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • DePaul University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1740096080

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Amanda Eshelman's office located?

Amanda Eshelman has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Amanda Eshelman's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Amanda Eshelman?

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

What languages does Amanda Eshelman speak?

Amanda Eshelman speaks English.

How do patients rate Amanda Eshelman in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Amanda Eshelman. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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