Amanda Graves, LCSW

Amanda Graves, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Amanda Graves, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino, with an emphasis in children, youth, and families. She also earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. Amanda has over 20 years of experience working with children and families and has been a licensed therapist for 11 years. She began her career working with children and families in the foster care and dependency court system. She later worked in Adoptions, finding it very rewarding to match children with families. Amanda has provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her areas of expertise include stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, adoptions, and personal growth. She especially enjoys working with children and adolescents. Amanda utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. She enjoys aligning with others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-esteem, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. She also provides spiritual counseling. As an interactive, family-systems therapist, Amanda evaluates each person within their environment, providing support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates a variety of techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Amanda is married to her husband of five years and has one adult son and one adult step-daughter.
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About Amanda Graves

Focus areas

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Relationship Struggles
Stress
Cognitive Therapy
Sex Therapy
Worry
Marriage Counseling
Social Anxiety

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amanda Graves

Amanda Graves, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from California State University, San Bernardino, with an emphasis in children, youth, and families. She also earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. Amanda has over 20 years of experience working with children and families and has been a licensed therapist for 11 years. She began her career working with children and families in the foster care and dependency court system. She later worked in Adoptions, finding it very rewarding to match children with families. Amanda has provided individual counseling to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Her areas of expertise include stress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, family and relationship issues, adoptions, and personal growth. She especially enjoys working with children and adolescents. Amanda utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual's biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. She enjoys aligning with others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-esteem, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. She also provides spiritual counseling. As an interactive, family-systems therapist, Amanda evaluates each person within their environment, providing support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates a variety of techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Amanda is married to her husband of five years and has one adult son and one adult step-daughter.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

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Practice names

Education and training

  • California State University, San Bernardino, Master's in Social Work
  • California State University, San Bernardino (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1487087037

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