Amanda Clerkin, MSSW, LCSW
Cary, NC | Raleigh, 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
- License number C012555
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- Sexless/Withdrawn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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right marriage counselor?
While all our of counselors have years of experience specializing in couples therapy and all the challenges and unique situations that it encompasses, we understand it can feel overwhelming choosing the right therapist. That’s why we offer free 15-minute phone consults so you can start sessions with confidence. Reach out to our intake coordinator today to schedule yours.
How long are couples therapy sessions?
The first appointment (your intake session) is an extended 90 minutes. All following sessions are 50 minutes long. After your intake appointment each of you will have an individual session with your counselor. From there you may have more individual appointments but you will typically attend as a couple.
Do you offer both in-person and virtual appointments?
Yes! We want to ensure that scheduling sessions is as easy and stress-free as possible. You can attend sessions in-office, virtually or opt for a hybrid schedule.
Locations Amanda Works
Cary, NC
Raleigh, NC
Our Counselors Association Memberships Include:
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