Amanda Emma
I’m a licensed therapist in New York and New Jersey with over 5 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I’ve had the privilege of supporting people from many different backgrounds and life experiences. My style is direct and supportive. I believe in helping clients better understand themselves, build on their strengths, and make meaningful changes while feeling heard and supported along the way.
First session
During our first session, we will spend time getting to know one another and discussing what brought you to therapy. I will ask about your personal history, current concerns, and goals for treatment to better understand your experiences and needs. I will also share more about my therapeutic approach, explain what to expect from the therapy process, and answer any questions you may have. Together, we will begin developing a plan that supports your goals and helps you move toward change.
Strengths
One of the strengths I bring to therapy is my ability to notice patterns, themes, and underlying dynamics that may not be immediately apparent. Through our conversations, I can often help connect experiences, emotions, and behaviors in ways that provide new insight and understanding. At times, this process may feel challenging, as it can involve exploring difficult emotions or perspectives that have been overlooked. However, I approach these moments with support, curiosity, and respect.
Ideal clients
I work best with individuals who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. My specialties include helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and patterns rooted in past experiences. I am particularly well suited for those who are reflective, curious, and willing to get comfortable with the uncomfortable as they explore the underlying causes of emotional difficulties.
Treatment methods
Psychodynamic
This approach helps link past experiences to current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, thereby better understanding recurring patterns.
Relational
The relational approach recognizes that interpersonal patterns may appear in the therapist–client relationship, where they can be explored and understood.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT aims to identify how thoughts, feelings and behaviors are connected, learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts, and develop coping tools.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Other specialties
Depression
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Licensed in
New JerseyLicense 37PC01231900
New YorkLicense 013306