Counseling and Care Planning
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I’m Amanda Dodson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families facing serious illness, caregiving challenges, and end-of-life transitions. My private practice offers counseling and care planning services grounded in compassion, clarity, and respect for each person’s unique values.
I provide individual counseling for adults navigating new or complex medical diagnoses, advanced illness, caregiver stress, and existential concerns. I also offer facilitated care planning conversations—virtually or in clients’ homes—to help families communicate openly and make decisions that honor what matters most.
My approach is person-centered, using modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and meaning-centered counseling to guide clients toward peace and purpose, even in life’s most difficult seasons. I am known for being approachable, warm, and grounding—creating steady, judgment-free spaces where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Speakers Bureau
Amanda Dodson, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through serious illness, caregiving, and end-of-life transitions. Drawing from her work in hospitals, hospice, outpatient oncology, and private practice, Amanda brings deep clinical insight and a grounded, compassionate presence to her presentations.
She is available to speak on topics including:
- Emotional support for individuals facing serious or terminal illness
- Caregiver stress and family-centered care approaches
- Values-based decision-making in healthcare settings
- Meaning-making and existential reflection near end of life
- Counseling for illness, aging, and anticipatory grief
Amanda earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of South Carolina and is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, meaning- centered psychotherapy, and emotionally focused therapy. She is known for her clarity, warmth, and ability to speak about difficult topics with compassion, honesty, and accessibility.