Amanda Lirosi - Arons, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Amanda

Amanda Lirosi - Arons offers straightforward, practical support for parents and young people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and changes at home. She creates a calm and welcoming space where children, teens, and young adults can talk about what’s hard. Parents can expect clear guidance and tools they can use between sessions.

Amanda aims to make therapy feel manageable and useful from the first visit. She focuses on helping young clients build emotional regulation and stronger behavior skills.

Background and approach

For teens and young adults she addresses school worries, self-esteem, and transitions into new life stages. She also works with family challenges such as blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and communication problems. Amanda is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in New York with seven years of experience.

Her work centers on evidence-based techniques that teach coping skills and concrete strategies for everyday life. She often helps clients connect thoughts, feelings, and actions to reduce anxiety and impulsivity. Her approach includes cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness, plus a strengths-based outlook that highlights what’s already working.

Sessions aim to build confidence, improve relationships, and support long-term adjustment. Amanda tailors plans to each young person’s needs and family context. Parents who want practical tools and compassionate guidance will find clear steps to try at home.

The focus is on small, sustainable changes that add up over time. Amanda partners with families and young adults to set realistic goals and track progress.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online family and youth care

Amanda commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and problems with impulsivity because it breaks concerns into small, changeable steps.

She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to teach simple attention and breathing skills. These tools help young people calm intense feelings, improve focus, and return to tasks with less overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Amanda works collaboratively with parents and young clients to choose strategies that match their goals, preferences, and daily routines. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what isn’t working.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls let therapists observe interactions and coach in real time, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide shorter touchpoints and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into school, work, and family schedules while keeping progress moving forward.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amanda address?

Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. She also supports related areas like attachment, blended family issues, and young adult transitions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and skills-focused, using straightforward techniques to teach coping and emotional regulation. Sessions emphasize small, usable strategies parents and young people can try between appointments.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults on anxiety, behavior, school concerns, and family issues.

What credentials and location information are on file?

She is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - NY LCSW 092168 and practices in New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she provide?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging depending on what works best for the family or young person.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Experience: 7 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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