Licensed to practice in New Jersey and accepts 49 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Domestic Violence, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
(she/her)
Often rebooked
I believe therapy works best when it centers on you. My approach is person-centered, with a foundation of critical cultural and social awarenesses, where you flourish as the expert with me navigating by your side as a guide. Together, we will traverse hardships, transitions, and happy times with empathy, care, and compassion at the forefront. Collaboratively, we will grow. I work with adults on a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and the general day-to-day stress of the world. I specialize in trauma-focused care, creating the safe spaces we need in order to process past experiences while supporting day-to-day life and function. I hold six years of experience in the mental health field alongside a master's degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling from William Paterson University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. My goal is to put this experience and education to work for you, so you can have a nonjudgemental space to heal, process, enhance strengths, and grow a deeper sense of self.
In our first session, we'll focus on laying the foundations of trust and creating an environment where you feel safe, secure, and supported to share your experiences. The relational elements of my therapeutic approach make session feel less like an interrogation and more like a conversation. You can expect questions as I seek to get to know you, but we will move at a pace you establish as comfortable (again, you are the expert!).
I approach therapy relationally which means that it feels less like therapy and more like a conversation, all through the lens of you as the expert. Throughout my experience, I have helped adults and children work through trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions to develop practical coping skills for growth and healing. My goal is to ensure that you feel in control of your own process, however that may look to you.
My ideal clients are adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal relationship conflicts, or other related challenges who are seeking a supportive environment to process these experiences. I work well with individuals who value a relational, person-centered, culturally aware approach to therapy. My clients are prepared to express themselves authentically, engage in self-reflection, and grow.
Other specialties
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Braven Health - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Horizon
Horizon - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I believe that therapy works best when the focus is on you. Your wants, needs, and goals are some of the main ingredients for your success. Picture me as a guide along your individualized journey where your expertise on your life is considered the top priority while working together. Collaboratively, we will build a therapeutic relationship built on trust, understanding, and respect to help you navigate life's challenges, successes, and transitions.
Multicultural
Our identity and perspectives are shaped by our upbringing, family, culture, privilege, and systems. These characteristics influence how we see the world, cope, and heal. As a white woman, I approach therapy with a profound respect for the layers that make up the fabric of you. Together, we will establish a therapeutic relationship that holds space and welcomes the cultural individuality or community that aligns you with your goals.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma is inevitable. I utilize Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist you in working through and processing painful experiences in a safe space, at your pace. Together, we will look at how these experiences may be impacting your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to empower you with a sense of emotional safety, security, and confidence.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 4, 2026
Amanda has allowed me the opportunity to speak freely on any topic easily. She is most definitely in the right path of her journey & happy to be able to be a part of it.
February 20, 2026
I’m looking forward to this journey to good mind health. It was very easy to speak to Amanda which makes my decision all the more meaningful.
February 18, 2026
Amanda is so awesome! I loved her from the moment we met and she made me feel safe. She has such a warm personality and gave me tools to feel empowered. Thank you!!