Amanda Kurtz
I’m a down-to-earth therapist who believes therapy should feel human, not clinical or intimidating. I believe in bringing honesty and compassion into the room while creating a judgment-free space where you can show up exactly as you are and work toward meaningful change. Life can be difficult, let’s explore ways to ease it for you.
First session
My goal is for you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and a little less alone in whatever brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s going on, what you hope will change, and what you need from me. There’s no pressure to tell your entire life story on day one—we’ll go at your pace.
Strengths
I bring warmth, humor, honesty, and a genuine curiosity about who you are. I’ll meet you with compassion and without judgment, but I’m also not afraid to gently challenge you when needed. I believe therapy works best when you can be yourself, laugh sometimes, be uncomfortable sometimes, and feel safe enough to grow.
Ideal clients
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure of what comes next, but is ready for something to change. You don’t need to have it all figured out. I work well with people navigating relationships, life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, or simply trying to better understand themselves and their patterns. Healing is not linear and it takes time and patience with yourself and the process to see the change you want.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help you recognize the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, challenge thoughts that aren’t serving you, and develop practical ways to respond differently. The goal isn’t “positive thinking”—it’s learning to see things more clearly and make choices that work for you.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help you make room for difficult thoughts and emotions without letting them control your choices. Rather than fighting what you feel, we’ll work on understanding what matters most to you and taking meaningful steps toward the life you want—even when uncomfortable feelings show up along the way.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New YorkLicense 101617