Amanda McLean(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
Virginia•Florida•Washington DC
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Trauma-Childhood trauma-
Amanda McLean
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Professional statement
Dr. Amanda McLean is a Licensed Psychologist with over 16 years of experience supporting clients in navigating life’s challenges and developing healthy coping strategies. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, work or school stress, and life transitions, and is passionate about serving adults across the lifespan.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS) with cognitive, behavioral, acceptance-based, and values-driven strategies. Dr. McLean helps clients cultivate self-awareness, build meaningful relationships, and manage symptoms in ways that promote effective and fulfilling living.
Understanding that each person is shaped by their unique life experiences—especially within family relationships—Dr. McLean provides a collaborative, client-centered space for exploring struggles, strengths, and choices. Sessions focus on insight, reshaping thought patterns, and fostering lasting behavioral change. She creates a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment where clients motivated for growth can explore solutions and healing.
Dr. McLean provides services exclusively via telehealth, offering convenient and accessible care. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel overwhelming and strives to make each client feel accepted, comfortable, and supported as they embark on their journey toward change.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 17 years
Boys Town Behavioral Health Clinic, Washington D.C., Clinical Psychologist, 2017 - 2022
Boys Town Behavioral Health Clinic, Omaha, NE, Clinical Psychologist, 2008 - 2017
Oklahoma State University, Ph.D., 2009
Licensure
Oklahoma: 1454 - Virginia: 0810005829 - Florida: PY12616 - Nebraska: 19888 - Maryland: 19888 - Washington DC: 19888 - Colorado: 19888Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Childhood trauma - Learning how traumatic events in childhood can translate into adulthood; processing through difficult memories with the goal of moving past the experience and lingering symptoms
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Young adults (18-24)
- Loveland Therapy Fund Clients
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in VA, FL)
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in-network in VA, DC)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in VA, FL, DC)
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (in-network in VA, DC)
- Lyra Health (in-network in VA, FL)
- UMR (in-network in VA, FL, DC)
- United Healthcare (in-network in VA, FL, DC)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$175 (50min)
- Initial session:$275 (55min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed
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