ABOUT
let's get to know each other I’m Dr. Amanda McGough.
I grew up in a small rown (think 2 stoplights) in Eastern North Carolina and have been in Charlotte for over 20 years. While I have been fortunate to work in a variety of settings, owning my own private practice has been a dream come true. Outside of work, the things that bring my heart joy are spending time with my husband and 2 daughters (10th and 6th grade), playing with our adorable Goldendoodle Noodles, spending time with friends, laughing at comedy shows, traveling (the picture below is one I took on a family trip to Hawaii), and volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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I have extensive training and experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These evidence-based orientations allow me to help my clients of all ages identify patterns that aren’t working for them and empower them with skills to change those patterns.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, straightforward, nonjudgmental and strengths-based. I am also an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
I truly consider it an honor to sit with clients and help them see the possibilities in their lives and how they can reach their full potential. I aim to create a safe, warm space where you can feel heard and understood. I consider myself to be a member of your team- sometimes coaching, sometimes cheering and always supporting.
CLINICAL FOCUS
Anxiety
Depression
Grief/Bereavement
Suicide Loss
Life Transitions
Emotion Dysregulation
Anger Management (in kids & teens)
Women’s Issues
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Individual / Family
Family Therapy / Parent Coaching
AGES SEEN
Children ages 8+
Adolescents
Adults
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master of Arts in Clinical/Community Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
LOCATION
Licensed in North Carolina
PSYPACT: approved to offer Telepsychology to all PSYPACT states (click here to see if your state is included)
TRAINING
Post-Doctoral training at Carolinas Medical Center – Child/Adolescent Outpatient Unit
Pre-Doctoral training at Carolinas Medical Center – Both Child and Adult in Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization, Emergency Department and Outpatient settings
University of North Carolina Greensboro Psychology Clinic
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Student Counseling Center
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
Past-President and Board Member, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s North Carolina Chapter
Past Nominations Committee Chair, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s North Carolina Chapter
Organization Committee, Out of the Darkness Charlotte Metro Walk
Founder and Past Board President, Psychology For All, a local 501(c)3
Adolescent DBT Program Co-Director, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium- Randolph
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Compassionate Bereavement Care (CBC) Certified Provider
Fees and Insurance
I am out-of-network with all insurance companies and do not accept any insurance directly. To determine if you are eligible for any out-of-network benefits with your policy that may partially reimburse you for therapy services, I encourage you to contact your insurance company directly. All fees are due at the time of service. I can provide a super bill for your needs if you elect to file for out-of-network benefits. Those benefits would be paid directly to you.
You may also be eligible to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) for therapy.
Intake/Initial session: $275 (up to 60 minutes)
Individual/Family sessions: $230 (45-50 minutes)