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LICSW, LCSW

Dr. Declan Amadi, LICSW, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNevada
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Igbo
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About Declan

Dr. Declan Amadi offers focused support for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and challenges related to sexual and identity diversity.

Background and approach

He draws on 11 years of clinical experience to help clients navigate life transitions, process attachment wounds, and address patterns that contribute to isolation or repeated conflict. This profile makes clear that ADHD is among the areas he addresses, alongside other concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, substance issues, and family of origin themes.

Working from a compassionate, client-centered stance, Dr. Amadi blends evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

He commonly uses attachment-based work to explore relational patterns, CBT and DBT skills to manage thoughts and emotions, and EMDR when past events are contributing to current distress.

Clinically trained as an LICSW and LCSW, he provides culturally responsive care that honors individual identity and lived experience, offering services in English and Igbo to better meet clients where they are.

Based in Nevada and accepting international clients, he offers flexible session formats and supports clients who are navigating communication, intimacy, grief, forgiveness, and complex sexual cultures such as kink and BDSM.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns shape current trust and emotional responses; online sessions can explore these patterns to improve communication and connection. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s pace and goals, creating space to process identity and self-worth across video or text formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, with homework and skill practice that adapt well to remote work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so treatment aligns with the client’s needs and life circumstances. This collaborative stance helps tailor which techniques are emphasized in online sessions.

Online therapy with Dr. Amadi uses several flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options support scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities, allow continuity during life transitions, and make it possible to access licensed professionals from Nevada even when clients are in other locations. The variety of formats also lets clients combine real-time conversations with messaging for check-ins and skill reinforcement between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Amadi commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, LGBT-related issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus a range of related concerns such as chronic pain, addiction, and attachment wounds.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions emphasize a compassionate, client-centered stance that prioritizes understanding each person’s story while integrating skill-building and experiential methods to support growth.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Dr. Amadi brings 11 years of experience working with people facing complex emotional and relational challenges across diverse backgrounds.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials with licensure details MN LICSW 31954 and NV LCSW 10962-C, and his practice is based in Nevada.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are available in English and Igbo, and he also accepts international clients for remote work.
Which session formats does he offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Nevada, Minnesota

Languages

English, Igbo