- Anxiety and depression
- Addiction support
- Social anxiety help
About Amanda
Amanda Sifonte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Amanda also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, self-love, forgiveness, and social anxiety and phobia.
Amanda begins by asking what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change. Early sessions look at strengths and patterns that get in the way of daily life. From there she and the client create a practical plan to address immediate needs and longer-term goals.
Her work draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She adapts methods to each person's pace and preferences and blends approaches to match the presenting concerns. Sessions include straightforward skill-building alongside conversations about feelings and experiences.
People often come for help managing worry, reducing stress, or working through painful events from the past. Therapy can also focus on building self-worth, improving communication, and reducing avoidance in social situations. Amanda pays attention to both current challenges and the behaviors that keep problems going.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Clients can expect clear discussions about steps to try, practical exercises to practice between meetings, and ongoing check-ins about what is and isn't helping. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach centers on teaching concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavior experiments that help reduce avoidance. These tools are presented in short exercises clients can use between meetings.Another common strand addresses mood and thought patterns by helping people notice unhelpful thinking and test those thoughts against real-life experience. This method helps with depression, anxiety, and social fears by encouraging small, manageable behavioral steps rather than big leaps.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss different options, try techniques, and adjust based on the client's goals and preferences. The plan evolves with regular check-ins so the methods match what’s actually helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let a person practice skills in real-world routines and bring those experiences back to the session for discussion.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also helps with caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation, self-love, forgiveness, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques and conversational work. Sessions mix skill-building with exploring patterns and feelings.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working as a social worker in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.