- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Amanda
Amanda Grant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of practice in New York. She works with people dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. Amanda also focuses on related concerns such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, and the effects of early childhood experiences.
Before private practice she served as a staff clinician, supervisor, therapist, and administrator in a range of settings. That mix of roles shaped how she structures sessions and how she thinks about progress. She draws on a broad clinical background to notice patterns in relationships and behavior quickly.
Sessions typically center on clear goals and practical steps. Amanda helps people identify how past events or attachment patterns affect current relationships and daily life. She offers straightforward feedback, helps people practice new ways of communicating, and supports managing emotions that get in the way of connection.
She often works with individuals facing the impact of sexual trauma, early childhood wounds, and emotional or behavioral needs tied to developmental differences. Amanda also assists people navigating divorce, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. Her work includes topics such as body image, codependency, and commitment concerns.
Her approach is active and skill-focused, and she keeps learning new methods to support her clients. Sessions are offered in English in New York, and the practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches are used online
Amanda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and trauma. One common approach is attachment-focused work, which looks at how early relationships shape current behavior and closeness. It helps people understand patterns that lead to conflict or distance and teaches ways to change those patterns.Another frequently used method addresses trauma impacts by helping people process difficult memories and learn coping skills for when reminders arise. This approach aims to reduce the ways past events interfere with daily relationships and self-image.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda treats the choice of methods as a collaboration, matching techniques to a client's goals, concerns, and preferences. She discusses options, checks in about what is working, and adjusts the plan together with the client.
Practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a workday, making shorter check-ins possible, and avoiding travel time. The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to continue therapy between busy commitments and to focus on real-life relationship challenges without a long commute.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include attachment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is active and skill-focused. She helps people identify patterns, practice new communication skills, and manage difficult emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working in roles as a clinician, supervisor, therapist, and administrator.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session once matched.