Amanda Clerkin, MSSW, LCSW
Cary, NC
I offer an experienced, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for couples to explore their relationship with honesty and hope. With over 25 years of experience, I help partners break through the deeper patterns that fuel communication struggles, disconnection, or the feeling of trying to fix things alone. My goal is for your relationship to feel like a steady anchor again, even through life’s ups and downs. Together, we’ll look beneath the surface to understand what’s driving conflict and begin shaping meaningful, lasting change grounded in clarity and confidence.
Education & Experience
- University of Austin at Texas, Master of Science in Social Work, 2003
- Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies and Political Science, 2001
- 25+ years of experience serving couples and families
Specialties
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
- Communication
- Sexless/Withdrawn
- Affair & Infidelity Recovery
- Family Systems & Life Changes
Trainings, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Differentiation, Attachment, and Brain Science (Year Long Intensive, Couples Institute), 2026
- Functional Family Therapy
- OCD Trainings: Exposure Response Prevention Therapy and I-CBT
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Addiction Treatment for Substance and Behavioral Disorders
- PTSD Trauma Informed Therapy
- ADHD Coaching
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change
- Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness
Amanda’s Approaches include the following:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Locations Amanda Works
Cary, NC
Our Counselors Association Memberships Include:
