Amanda Polk, LISW-CP
About me
Amanda D. Polk, MSW, LISW-CP is a licensed independent clinician with more than 5 years in the mental health field. Mrs. Polk has a master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Polk has dedicated her life to the service of others by serving for 25 years in the Army and the South Carolina Army National Guard and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. In addition, she has served her community as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children, and is currently a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent. She currently works at her Alumni High School as their Senior Army Instructor in the JROTC program. Mrs. Polk is a therapist in the field of mental health and has previously provided in-home therapy services for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program. Mrs. Polk's specialty is in treating borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and parenting skills. Mrs. Polk’s treatment approach is set on the foundation of having a therapeutic relationship, to include using theories such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused, mindfulness, and being patient centered.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Dissociation, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
SC LISW-CP 12039
Reviews
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Amanda has been helpful
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Amanda has been great.
Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Thank you
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Extremely helpful, great listener
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 9 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Amanda Polk has been a huge help in my struggles. She goes above and beyond to help me navigate my life struggles. She is the absolute BEST therapist I have ever had.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Excellent
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Amanda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd