About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Ferrari offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by attention challenges, anxiety, low self-worth, or major life changes. She introduces a calm, respectful presence and helps clients break problems into manageable steps.
Her approach starts with listening. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals such as improving focus, managing mood, strengthening relationships, or coping with grief and shame.
Background and approach
In the office she uses methods that emphasize skill building and present-moment change. Mindfulness practices help slow racing thoughts. Solution-focused work drills down on immediate next steps.
Dialectical behavior tools teach emotion regulation and better communication. Dr. Ferrari is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Connecticut with nine years of clinical experience.
She draws on that background to tailor treatment to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. People who prefer direct, collaborative sessions tend to feel comfortable with her style. She helps clients address co-occurring issues such as depression, addictions, or seasonal mood shifts while keeping goals practical.
The focus is on usable strategies to make day-to-day life easier. For those who want flexible session formats, she offers video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. That lets people choose the way that fits their schedule and comfort level.
Practical approaches adapted for online sessions
Dr. Ferrari often uses client-centered work that focuses on each person's goals and strengths. This approach means conversations center on what matters most to the client and the therapist helps shape next steps based on the client's own priorities.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, which teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy is used to slow racing thoughts and practice present-moment awareness, which can help with anxiety and attention difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between meetings. These options let clients build skills without rearranging their whole day.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Connecticut
- Languages
- English
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