Amanda earned her graduate degree in Clinical Counseling from LIU and received clinical training at Mount Sinai Hospital and NYU Langone's Rusk Rehabilitation. She completed intensive postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology. Additionally, she is a Certified Chronic Pain Therapist. 

Amanda is a Graduate Professor in the Applied Psychology Department at NYU. She also teaches graduate students in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Columbia University. As an educator and a licensed therapist, Amanda makes abstract clinical concepts understandable and applicable to real-life situations.

With a clinical background in interpersonal psychoanalysis, Amanda offers a unique perspective on complex emotional and relational challenges. She has extensive experience working as a psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in treating clients with anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, and emotional regulation. 

Principles such as compassion, positivity, and empathy act as the foundation for the work that I do as a therapist. As a licensed psychotherapist, I strive to act as an emotional support to individuals as they embark upon the journey towards attaining a more fulfilling life. 

I pose questions for clients to contest any cognitive distortions or limiting perspectives that hinder the individual’s ability to reach a level of internal tranquility. This sort of solution-focused therapy allows clients to come up with their own solutions through the way that they respond to these questions.  

My goal is to help you transform your past obstacles into future opportunities that will lead to personal growth. I measure my success through the strength in the therapeutic relationships that I establish with each client, as well as my ability to guide each individual along the process of self-discovery.

My approach is to be fully present to each individual that I work with, focusing on ensuring that all of the individual's needs are met and that I have imparted a sense that someone truly cares. One of the most gratifying aspects of counseling is the positive feedback that I have received from patients that I have treated in previous clinical settings. In all of my past clinical experiences, I feel the essence of communicating in a supportive and relational manner is what made the difference in how each individual viewed the experience. 

As an insightful and empathetic therapist, I am here to help you develop a healthier and more positive self-image. I will guide you in understanding your life patterns and identifying the sources of your anxiety. Together, we will work on navigating relational dynamics and dissolving negative self-perceptions, replacing them with self-acceptance and self-compassion.