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Amanda Payne
LCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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My work is grounded in deep respect for autonomy, and I believe strongly in every person’s capacity to grow, heal, and change. I work with individuals navigating trauma, emotional distress, and relational concerns. My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based and insight-oriented modalities to meet the unique needs of each person and situation. Grounded in attachment theory, I pay close attention to relational patterns and early experiences that shape how we connect with ourselves and others. I incorporate EMDR to process trauma and reduce distress, DBT to build emotional regulation and mindfulness skills, and IFS to help connect with and heal internal parts of the self.

About Amanda

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, United Healthcare/Oxford/Optum, Centivo, Out-of-pocket

Communication Style

Authentic, Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Parents, Students, Veterans

Years of Experience

1+
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My work is grounded in deep respect for autonomy, and I believe strongly in every person’s capacity to grow, heal, and change.

License number

#100363

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

EMDR basic training through EMDRIA DBT certified MSW- University of Buffalo Fredonia State University bachelors of social work minor in sociology

Interests

I enjoy tending to my plants, reading, listening to music, meditating, practicing yoga, hiking, and watching outlandish reality TV.