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Dr. Amanda Ferrari, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Amanda

Dr. Amanda Ferrari is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut who focuses on supporting people coping with ADHD, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and depression.

Background and approach

She centers care on each person's strengths and perspectives, helping clients build on what already works in their lives while addressing obstacles that feel overwhelming. Dr.

Ferrari emphasizes a collaborative stance, inviting clients to take an active role in shaping goals and strategies for change. Her practice blends evidence-informed methods with a practical, skills-based orientation aimed at improving day-to-day functioning and emotional balance.

Over nine years as an LCSW, she has worked with concerns such as grief, addictions, compassion fatigue, impulse control, and seasonal mood shifts, and attends to complex patterns like co-morbidity and communication difficulties. Sessions focus on realistic, achievable steps toward greater self-understanding, healthier interactions, and improved coping with life transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dr. Ferrari commonly uses client-centered therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as core tools in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the client's own goals guide the work; it can help with building self-esteem and clarifying priorities. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) brings structured skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which is often useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person's needs, goals, and preferences. She will help explore which strategies feel most helpful, adjust techniques over time, and combine elements from different modalities to create a personalized plan.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for fitting therapy into busy lives and for accessing care from wherever the client is located in Connecticut. These formats make it possible to practice skills between meetings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose a communication style that matches comfort and scheduling needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include ADHD, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and compassion fatigue, among others.
What is the general therapeutic style in sessions?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, combining skill-building and mindfulness with solution-focused strategies to help clients make practical changes.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has nine years of experience working as a licensed clinical social worker.
What credentials and location does the therapist hold?
She practices as an LCSW and is based in Connecticut; her license is listed as CT LCSW 9868.
Does the therapist work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivitySeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English