- Holistic perspective
- Skills-focused
- Encouraging style
About Amanda
Amanda DiGenova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She brings ten years of clinical experience and a down-to-earth, encouraging manner to sessions. Amanda believes people are resilient and can find greater peace in mind and body through focused work.
She uses a holistic view that considers thoughts, behaviors, and physical well-being together. In sessions she talks through anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, and parenting or family-related concerns. Amanda also supports people coping with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of major life changes.
Her approach is motivating and practical. She draws on client-centered listening, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Amanda also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for strong emotions and relationships.
She has experience addressing issues related to sexual orientation, intimacy, and alternative sex culture, including BDSM and kink, and helps people navigate communication, commitment, and codependency challenges. Amanda also works with those facing substance use concerns and domestic violence-related stress.
Amanda asks people what they want from therapy and helps them set clear, achievable goals. Sessions combine real-life problem solving with skills practice and reflective work. This mix is intended to help clients manage symptoms, strengthen relationships, and build more stable daily routines.
She uses a holistic view that considers thoughts, behaviors, and physical well-being together. In sessions she talks through anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, and parenting or family-related concerns. Amanda also supports people coping with chronic illness, cancer, caregiver stress, and the emotional effects of major life changes.
Her approach is motivating and practical. She draws on client-centered listening, cognitive tools to shift unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. Amanda also uses techniques from dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for strong emotions and relationships.
She has experience addressing issues related to sexual orientation, intimacy, and alternative sex culture, including BDSM and kink, and helps people navigate communication, commitment, and codependency challenges. Amanda also works with those facing substance use concerns and domestic violence-related stress.
Amanda asks people what they want from therapy and helps them set clear, achievable goals. Sessions combine real-life problem solving with skills practice and reflective work. This mix is intended to help clients manage symptoms, strengthen relationships, and build more stable daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How Amanda's Approaches Work Online and in Practice
Amanda uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace, helping people name what matters and set goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques when people struggle with intense emotions or relationship patterns. DBT-based skills teach clear ways to manage strong feelings, improve communication, and tolerate distress without making things worse.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Amanda will discuss your goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process helps match methods to your needs and everyday life.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between appointments. Many people find that a mix of skills practice, focused problem solving, and reflective conversation transfers well to remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Amanda help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and family or parenting concerns. Additional areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, and sexual orientation related questions.
What is Amanda's general therapy style?
Her style is encouraging and motivating, with a focus on practical skills and reflection. She combines listening with active skill-building to help people manage emotions and make changes.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Amanda has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including substance-related family issues, grief, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Amanda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.