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I’m Dr. Amanda McGough.

I am a native North Carolinian and my family likes to say that I went around NC collecting degrees! The degrees have all led me to the best job in the world - Being a psychologist! 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.

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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.

My passions beyond being a psychologist include spending time with my husband and 2 kids (9th and 5th grade), being with friends, playing with my goldendoodle Noodles, laughing at comedy shows, traveling (the picture behind is one I took on a family trip to Hawaii), and volunteering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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

  • President and Board Member, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s North Carolina Chapter

  • 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)

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