Amanda Whitlow

Amanda Whitlow serves as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of Social Work within Virginia State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences, a position held since 2019. She is concurrently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia and founder of Concrete Roses Counseling and Consulting, LLC, specializing in therapeutic support for individuals and families navigating life adversities.

Her professional focus centers on trauma-informed clinical practice and social work education, with key areas including:

• Integrating real-world field experience with academic curriculum
• Building resilience through adverse experiences
• Critical thinking development in classroom settings
• Family-oriented therapeutic interventions
• Self-reflection methodologies for professional growth

Whitlow's teaching philosophy emphasizes creating supportive learning environments that bridge textbook knowledge with practical social work applications, preparing students for effective client engagement through personalized mentorship and experiential learning approaches.