About me

Amanda D. Polk, MSW, LISW-CP, is a dedicated and compassionate licensed clinician with over eight years of experience in the mental health field. Holding a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walden University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from the University of South Carolina, Mrs. Polk combines her academic knowledge with a wealth of life experience to provide exceptional care to her clients.

A proud veteran with 25 years of service in the Army and The South Carolina Army National Guard, including a deployment in Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan, Mrs. Polk has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving others. Her passion for helping her community extends beyond her military service. She has worked as a Guardian Ad Litem, advocating for abused and neglected children, and as a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent.

Mrs. Polk specializes in treating a variety of mental health challenges, including borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and parenting skills. Additionally, she has extensive experience working with couples, helping them improve communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen their emotional connection.

Her therapeutic approach is rooted in building strong, trusting relationships with her clients. Mrs. Polk integrates evidence-based techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and mindfulness to provide patient-centered care tailored to each individual's or couple's unique needs.

Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Mrs. Polk is committed to helping her clients find hope, healing, and practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and build fulfilling relationships.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Adoption and foster care , Dissociation , First responder issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and shame , Impulsivity , Life purpose , Veteran and Armed Forces Issues , Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 8

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

SC LISW-CP 12039

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amanda Polk. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Jun 30, 2025 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Amanda is amazing, unbiased and committed to the health of our relationship!

Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Amanda has been easy to work and communicate with. My schedule is wild, but she hasn’t let that affect our discussions. I’m sure I haven’t been easy to work with, but she’s so helpful and supportive regardless. I’m new to therapy and am still trying to navigate it all and she’s made it seamless and has been wonderful.

Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She’s awesome so far. Extremely timely, well thought out responses.

Work with me!