Dr. Amanda Nicholson

Compassionate relational and intimacy-focused therapy

LMFT Georgia

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Amanda

Dr. Amanda Nicholson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings seven years of clinical experience to relationship and intimacy work.

Background and approach

She holds a doctoral degree in Human Sexuality Studies and a master’s degree in Family Therapy, and her practice centers on concerns such as relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, career challenges, and life transitions. Dr.

Nicholson integrates practical therapeutic tools with attention to sexual wellbeing and communication dynamics. Her style blends evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-focused perspectives, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to help clients clarify goals and build new patterns of relating.

She offers support for issues that include communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, infidelity, self-love, sexuality, women’s issues, workplace conflicts, and concerns common to young adults. Dr.

Nicholson frames therapy as a collaborative process and emphasizes skill-building alongside personal insight to help clients move toward clearer boundaries, stronger connections, and greater self-understanding.

Integrating proven methods through online care

Dr. Nicholson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, self-esteem, and relationship conflicts. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonding and current attachment styles shape intimate relationships, helping clients build greater emotional safety and clearer communication.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then adapts techniques so the work fits the client’s needs rather than adhering to a single method from the outset.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to practice skills and track progress between meetings while accommodating different communication styles and life demands, supporting ongoing access to licensed professionals and continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, career matters, and coping with life changes, along with related topics such as communication problems, infidelity, and sexuality.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The practice combines evidence-informed tools including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based perspectives, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, and narrative techniques to balance skill-building with emotional exploration.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

She has seven years of clinical experience and holds a doctorate in Human Sexuality Studies plus a master’s in Family Therapy, focusing on intimacy and relationship work.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

The clinician is licensed as an LMFT with the designation GA LMFT MFT001741 and practices in Georgia.

In which languages can sessions be conducted and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

GriefCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessInfidelitySelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English