Amanda Buchanan

Online approaches that combine skills and support

CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it focuses on practical techniques for reducing anxiety, depression, panic, and problematic coping such as substance misuse. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style that supports readiness for change by exploring personal motivations and ambivalence.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine what combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time so patients can try skills-based techniques and adjust direction based on what proves most helpful.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes engaging in therapy more accessible and adaptable to varied lives and schedules. These formats allow for consistent contact, flexible scheduling, and ongoing skill practice between sessions, supporting steady progress even when in-person meetings are not feasible.