- Focus on attachment
- Trauma informed work
- Supports parents
About Amanda
Amanda often supports people dealing with relationship strain and intimacy issues. She works with survivors of trauma and with parents facing the stress of caregiving and family transitions. Her practice also addresses self-esteem, attachment concerns, and the effects of early childhood experiences.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Amanda draws on lessons learned across different settings to tailor sessions to each person’s needs. She prioritizes listening closely and helping people notice patterns that get in the way of what they want.
She commonly sees adolescents and adults who are seeking deep healing or who are adjusting to parenthood or mid-life changes. Amanda also helps people navigate issues related to adoption and foster care, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.
Amanda pays particular attention to trauma that includes sexual trauma and to emotional and behavioral needs linked to developmental differences. She also addresses concerns like codependency, commitment worries, and control issues. Her work aims to help people feel steadier, make clearer choices, and build stronger day-to-day routines.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on attachment and trauma. Attachment-focused work helps people notice patterns in close relationships and try new ways of connecting. Trauma-informed techniques help people process past hurts and develop strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works together with each person to choose methods that match their current needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process may shift over time as progress or new priorities emerge.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during a lunch break or between other commitments. It can also let someone choose a shorter check-in when they need a quick session or an audio-only meeting if bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist or platform to learn which formats are offered and to pick what will work best for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Amanda help with?
Amanda works with relationship issues, intimacy-related concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses related areas like abandonment, attachment issues, and communication problems.
What is Amanda's therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening and practical steps. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns and building routines that support change.
How much clinical experience does Amanda have?
She has 14 years of experience in roles that include clinician, supervisor, and administrator. That range of work informs how she shapes sessions and supports growth.
What are Amanda's credentials and where is she based?
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York. Her practice location is listed as New York.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. The therapist or platform can provide up-to-date information on how sessions are held.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.