Calm logo
Calm has teamed up with Grow Therapy to connect you with a mental health therapist who accepts your health insurance.

Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 23 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ

Peter J. Amato

(he/him)

LCSW, 28 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Warm
Open-minded
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

About me

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you want to feel better, be less stressed, feel more positive, handle your thoughts and feelings more effectively? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I can help. I am a supportive and empowering therapist. I provide a warm and supportive environment that stresses collaboration, mutual respect and trust. If you are you ready to start: developing healthy coping skills, change negative behavioral patterns, improve personal/romantic relationships, work on problem solving techniques and reduce stress. Please reach out so we can discuss how to meet your goals. Our work is empathic, proactive, and collaborative- we are on this journey together. We will make meaning out of hardship and transform crisis into opportunity. I am passionate and committed in helping each person achieve their maximum potential. I am licensed in NY, CT and NJ.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We will meet to discuss what brings you to therapy at this point in your life and what your goals are to enhance the quality of your life.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

30 years of clinical experience, compassion, empathy and collaborative nature.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

LGBTQ

Identifies as

LGBTQ

Man

White

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

Connecticut

New Jersey

New York

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Lucent Health

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

AvMed

Cash - $200 per session

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Surest (formerly Bind)

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Location

Virtual

, 11 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

May 13, 2026

Peter is understanding and patient. I feel he cares and listens. Always warm, genuinely positive energy

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 29 with Peter