Find your path to well-being

Within my clinical work, I am committed to holding a compassionate and collaborative environment for all clients to promote emotional exploration, as well as to identify and achieve their therapy goals. Your therapeutic journey is tailored to you and driven by your own personal needs. By working closely with you, I aim to create an environment that fosters growth and empowers you to take the necessary steps towards positive change.

My practice is rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and a multicultural lens. I invite work with adults and adolescents from all walks of life and backgrounds, and I also work closely with BIPOC and AAPI individuals to uncover and evolve through challenges stemming from generational trauma and minority stress.

Areas of Expertise

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress/burnout

  • Racial /minority trauma

  • AAPI therapy

  • Life transitions

  • Perfectionism

  • Relationship conflicts

  • Family conflicts

  • Self-esteem

  • Communication

  • ADHD/executive functioning

Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Multicultural and anti-oppressive lenses

    • build resilience

    • recognize and alter ways of thinking that affect how you feel

    • identify and modify maladaptive behaviors

    • build self confidence

    • improve communication skills

    • promote healthier coping mechanisms

    • view situations in a different light

    • experience nonjudgemental and wholehearted support

  • With a focus on compassion and understanding, I work 1:1 with adults and adolescents via telehealth across New York State to nurture mental well-being.

    Sessions are 45 minutes, though some clients may qualify for 60 minute sessions depending on their insurance. Before beginning therapy, I offer 15 minute complimentary phone consultations to get to know you and answer any questions you may have.

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence based therapeutic modality that has shown to be effective for various challenges such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and more. At its core, CBT believes that psychological difficulties are related to unhelpful ways of thinking and learned patterns of unhelpful behaviors.

    CBT treatment helps with:

    • Learning new coping strategies

    • Improving self awareness & self esteem

    • Enhancing coping strategies

    • Building effective communication

  • Neurobiological research has found that a clear personal narrative is crucial for healing and well-being.

    • Increases self awareness and self esteem

    • Helps break down negative thinking patterns

    • Promotes introspection and perception into one’s own behavior patterns

    • Fosters values exploration

  • I am in network with Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plans, and I also accept private pay for those not using insurance. Please reach out for more information!

Client Reviews

  • “I had a very positive experience working with Amanda from start to end. On day 1 I remember having our first meeting and feeling hesitant, unsure if I wanted to actually pursue therapy. But Amanda was very welcoming and made everything very easy and accessible for me. With my busy graduate school schedule she was also able to shift appointments for me with little notice. This was my 2nd time seeing a therapist and I can truly say that I felt significantly better this time around. Amanda is very engaging, asks thought-provoking questions and listens with genuine intent. I really enjoyed working with Amanda, and felt that I gained something from each visit. The work she puts in definitely shows through the way she practices. I would absolutely recommend her as a trustworthy therapist for anyone seeking therapy.”

    — A.C.

  • “I have been doing weekly sessions with Amanda for the last 6+ months. I can't thank Amanda enough for the support she's provided me especially in the areas of famiy, relationships, self confidence, burn out, and work. Amanda creates an environment of ease and safety that enables me to express myself freely. I highly recommend her”

    — E.P.

  • "Amanda has been my therapist for more than a year now and every time I have a session with her I feel more connected with myself... I always learn something new: a new technique, a new habit I didn't notice before, new ways to handle stress. I've gone through a lot of hardships and every time I get to spend time with Amanda I feel seen and heard... there is nothing more valuable than that. She knows how to listen and when to give constructive advice that will help me move forward. I will forever be grateful to Amanda. She has become an integral part of my every day life and I fully recommend her."

    — J.B.

  • "I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to work with Amanda, and can't speak highly enough about her. Her compassionate nature, understanding, and grounding presence helped me navigate a challenging period of anxiety. Amanda's holistic approach, taking into consideration my family history and past experiences, had a profoundly positive effect on my mental well-being. I felt supported every step of the way. I strongly recommend Amanda to anyone seeking help with anxiety or other mental health challenges."