Dr. Amanda Ferrari, LCSW - Therapist in Connecticut

About Amanda

Dr. Amanda Ferrari offers practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-worth, or major life changes. She writes in a straightforward way and focuses on helping each person build skills that fit their life.

She is identified as a licensed clinical social worker and uses a calm, collaborative manner in sessions. Dr. Ferrari draws on nine years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Connecticut.

She centers the client's perspective and works from strengths already present in a persons life.

Background and approach

Typical concerns she addresses include ADHD, depression, bipolar symptoms, relationship struggles, and issues around identity and intimacy. Her approach blends tried techniques with a practical focus. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotion regulation and impulsivity. Mindfulness practices are offered to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Sessions aim to teach concrete tools for handling anxiety, communication problems, grief, and addictive behaviors.

She also supports people dealing with seasonal mood shifts, compassion fatigue, social anxiety, and guilt or shame. The tone of sessions is collaborative and respectful, with attention to immediate needs and small changes that add up. Dr.

Ferrari works in English and practices in Connecticut as CT LCSW 9868. Her methods include solution-focused steps and motivational interviewing to encourage sustainable progress. The overall emphasis is practical help and steady support for people ready to take the next step.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy starts from the persons own goals and priorities, with the therapist following the client's lead and supporting strengths to solve problems. It helps when someone wants a respectful listener who focuses on what matters most to them.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches clear skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving communication. These skills can be useful for people facing anger, emotional instability, or patterns of impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be explored together. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These formats allow appointments around work, school, and family obligations and can help keep progress steady when coming to an office is difficult. Licensed professionals use these options to continue skill-building, check-ins, and problem solving in a way that fits daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, and related issues such as guilt, impulsivity, and social anxiety.

What is her style in therapy?

The style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations alongside skill-building from DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Connecticut as CT LCSW 9868.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Connecticut
Languages: English

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