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Amanda Irwin-Rugg

Therapist(She/Her)
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

✨ I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. I’ve supported clients of all ages and backgrounds — from veterans and trauma survivors to those navigating life’s toughest transitions.

Through a trauma-informed lens, I draw from EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT, tailoring each session to your unique needs. My goal is simple: to create a safe, supportive space where you feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to move forward with confidence.

My approach to therapy

I often draw from EMDR, IFS, DBT, and CBT to help clients untangle the weight of trauma, strengthen coping skills, and discover new ways of moving forward. My role isn’t to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you — offering tools, perspective, and support as you heal, grow, and step into a more empowered version of yourself.

What you can expect from me

Clients often leave sessions feeling supported, understood, and with practical tools to manage life’s challenges. Over time, they gain new perspectives, healthier coping strategies, and a stronger sense of confidence and resilience

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Pittsburgh
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Pennsylvania, Oregon)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Structural Family, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English