Amanda Shugart, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
States
Massachusetts (MA), North Carolina (NC)
Clientele Seen
Individuals, Teens, Adults, Elders, LGBTQIA+
Focus Areas
Insurances
About
Amanda Shugart, LCSW
Amanda Shugart, LCSW, is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides evidence-based therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, and relationship and family concerns. She believes therapy begins with feeling genuinely heard and creates a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their experiences, build on their strengths, and work toward meaningful change.
Amanda takes a collaborative, individualized approach to therapy, recognizing that each person's experiences, values, and goals are unique. She works closely with clients to develop treatment plans tailored to their needs, incorporating therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic practices, and strengths-based therapy.
Her sessions are structured yet flexible, providing space for reflection, skill-building, and honest conversation. Amanda welcomes client feedback and regularly checks in to ensure that therapy remains supportive, purposeful, and aligned with each person's goals.
Amanda earned her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in August 2021.
In-Network Insurances
Aetna, Bluecross Blueshield, Carelon, Cigna, First Health, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare (MA), MedCost, Multiplan, Prime Health Services, Sana, Tricare East, Tufts Health Plan Commercial (MA), United Healthcare.
Education
Master of Social Work – University of North Carolina at Charlotte, August 2021
Languages
English
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, Depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Stress, Self-Esteem Issues, Relationship Struggles, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma, Burnout, Young Adult Issues, Women's Mental Health Issues, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Adult Psychotherapy, Academic Stress, Grief Counseling, Adjustment Disorder, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy