Amanda Gale, LCSW, CSW-PIP
Supportive, strengths-based therapy for everyday change
- Person-centered recovery focused care
- Brief structured skill building
- Support for caregivers
About Amanda Gale
Amanda Gale, LCSW, CSW-PIP, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through everyday stressors, planning, and periods of change. She offers a steady, encouraging presence for concerns such as anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy, and the development of coping and problem-solving skills. Her background includes providing individual, group, and family therapy, and she has worked with people navigating both personal challenges and professional pressures.
Amanda places strong value on strengthening coping skills and building confidence so clients can move toward a more fulfilling life. She also recognizes the unique strain that can come with caregiving, especially when supporting someone living with mental illness or significant health changes, and she emphasizes the importance of having reliable support in both intimate and professional relationships. In sessions, she helps clients identify their circles of support and determine how to position those relationships in ways that feel most helpful and sustainable.
Her style is supportive and grounded in a person-centered, recovery-oriented perspective, meaning therapy is shaped around the client’s goals, preferences, and sense of control over progress. She views her role as a guide and mentor, collaborating with clients to create a choice-based plan while developing practical skills and building on existing strengths. Amanda often prefers a brief, short-term format of around 8 to 12 sessions to help clients gain tools and confidence for day-to-day life, with the option of continued supportive therapy afterward. She encourages clients to recognize courage in reaching out and offers steady guidance as they make decisions and take steps forward.
Amanda places strong value on strengthening coping skills and building confidence so clients can move toward a more fulfilling life. She also recognizes the unique strain that can come with caregiving, especially when supporting someone living with mental illness or significant health changes, and she emphasizes the importance of having reliable support in both intimate and professional relationships. In sessions, she helps clients identify their circles of support and determine how to position those relationships in ways that feel most helpful and sustainable.
Her style is supportive and grounded in a person-centered, recovery-oriented perspective, meaning therapy is shaped around the client’s goals, preferences, and sense of control over progress. She views her role as a guide and mentor, collaborating with clients to create a choice-based plan while developing practical skills and building on existing strengths. Amanda often prefers a brief, short-term format of around 8 to 12 sessions to help clients gain tools and confidence for day-to-day life, with the option of continued supportive therapy afterward. She encourages clients to recognize courage in reaching out and offers steady guidance as they make decisions and take steps forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amanda Gale have?
Amanda Gale has 12 years of experience providing clinical services.
Is Amanda Gale a licensed therapist?
Yes. Amanda Gale holds the credentials LCSW and CSW-PIP. License details include WY LCSW LCSW-854 and SD CSW-PIP 6073.
In which languages does Amanda Gale provide therapy?
Amanda Gale provides therapy in English.
Where is Amanda Gale located?
Amanda Gale is located in South Dakota.
How can I work with Amanda Gale as my therapist?
You can work with Amanda Gale through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling preferences.
Does Amanda Gale work with international clients?
Yes. Amanda Gale works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amanda Gale cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Skills and Support Through Online Therapy
Amanda Gale draws from evidence-informed approaches that help clients build workable tools for real life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and actions, then practicing new ways of responding. It can be especially helpful for managing stress, anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day overwhelm.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports clients in making room for difficult thoughts and emotions while taking steps toward what matters most. Rather than getting stuck in a struggle with internal experiences, ACT emphasizes values-based choices and practical coping strategies for life transitions, relationship strain, and burnout. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, which can be useful when emotions feel intense or hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify strengths, and choose strategies that fit their preferences, pace, and current challenges.
Online therapy makes it easier to access consistent support from wherever a client is located. Sessions can happen by video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between appointments.