amanda kenney, msw, lcsw

Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

Pre-Teens | Teens | Adults

About Amanda

Pronouns: she/her

Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional at Longleaf. She works with teens and adults navigating life’s challenges—from traumatic experiences and anxiety to depression, self-esteem struggles, and major transitions. She also support individuals exploring their neurodivergence, managing relationship dynamics, or working through self-harm and communication barriers.

Amanda’s areas of expertise include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma

  • Stress management

  • ADHD

  • Self-Harm

  • Mood Disorders

  • Family conflict

  • Interpersonal Relationship Challenges.

She is also an Evergreen Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, trained to support clients through the impact of trauma using an integrative and evidence-based approach. She is regularly adding to her knowledge and skill set through various training and educational opportunities. She has been in practice since 2019, with nearly six years of experience providing individual mental health therapy in outpatient settings. Over the years, she has worked with a wide range of populations, including children, teens, young adults/college students, and adults.

Amanda shared that she joined Longleaf because she believes deeply in Longleaf’s mission: creating a space grounded in compassion, collaboration, authenticity, and holistic care. Amanda shares, “Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and that’s exactly why I take an integrative, person-centered approach—tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals.”

Amanda offers in person therapy in Raleigh, NC and virtual therapy to clients who reside in the State of NC.

To learn more about Amanda’s therapy modalities, education, and experience, please see below.

counseling approach

Amanda’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and real. She will meet you where you are, move at your pace, and create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and genuinely seen. Amanda shares, “Sometimes we’ll dig deep, sometimes we’ll laugh—but always, we’ll work together with honesty and curiosity.” She draws from a range of evidence-based practices. When working with trauma, she utilize trauma-informed and body-aware & somatic strategies that help clients process and integrate their experiences safely. Her work is also influenced by attachment theory, and interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness-based practices.

Amanda shares, “Whether we are exploring patterns of thinking, building coping skills, or working through past experiences, I aim to create a space that is non-judgmental, collaborative, and empowering.”

Amanda believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation of meaningful work in therapy. She places a great emphasis on creating a warm, supportive, and trusting environment where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. Amanda states, “Therapy, including building rapport, is a collaborative process, and I strive to meet each client with authenticity, empathy, and curiosity. This connection helps create the safety needed to explore challenges and work towards change.”

Amanda believes that therapy is not one-size fits all, and she aims to tailor your work together in a way that supports your goals, values, and lived experiences.

Amanda shares the following: “I believe that healing isn’t linear, but that every small step matters—and that lasting change happens when we work together with trust, respect, and a sense of shared purpose. Together, we will explore challenges with curiosity and compassion, allowing space for growth, insight, and the development of skills that foster lasting change and emotional well-being.”

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

    • MSW – North Carolina State University

    • BA in Human Development – SUNY Oswego (Minors: Public Justice & Health Science)

  • Amanda’s therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and real. She will meet you where you are, move at your pace, and create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and genuinely seen. She shares, “Sometimes we’ll dig deep, sometimes we’ll laugh—but always, we’ll work together with honesty and curiosity.”

    Amanda draws from a range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and strength-based approaches.

    Amanda shares: “I believe that healing isn’t linear, but that every small step matters—and that lasting change happens when we work together with trust, respect, and a sense of shared purpose.”

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Motivational Interviewing,

    • Strength-Based Approaches

    • Neurobiology & Somatic Based Practices

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