- Stress reduction
- Guilt and shame
- Addiction support
About Amanda
Amanda Sifonte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience based in New York. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem. Amanda also addresses caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
In early sessions she asks what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change. She looks for strengths and recurring patterns that make life harder. From there she and the client make a practical plan for what to work on and how to measure progress.
Amanda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's pace. She describes therapy as collaborative - the client and therapist decide goals and steps together. Sessions often include talking through feelings, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practicing different ways to respond.
She speaks English and works with adults and older adults. Her practice foregrounds everyday problems like parenting strain, loneliness, and difficulties forgiving oneself. Amanda frames these concerns in clear, actionable terms rather than labels, and focuses on specific changes people can try between sessions.
For people carrying guilt or shame, she pays attention to how those feelings affect daily life. That may mean working on self-talk, making sense of past actions, or rebuilding routines so shame does not block forward steps. The emphasis is on small, steady shifts rather than sudden fixes.
Approaches for working with guilt, shame, and anxiety
Amanda draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking, behavior, and emotion. Cognitive approaches look at the thoughts that fuel guilt and shame and teach ways to test and change unhelpful beliefs. These methods can help when negative self-talk keeps someone stuck.Behavioral strategies focus on small experiments and new routines. They help clients try different actions, rebuild daily structure, and notice when behavior changes lead to different feelings. That practical work can reduce avoidance and isolation linked to shame.
Figurative trauma-focused work addresses upsetting memories and how they influence current reactions. It emphasizes pacing and gradual exposure so memories feel less overwhelming and less likely to trigger self-blame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Amanda collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and pace. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress and challenges appear.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care while working on practical skills and problem solving.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and self-esteem concerns.
How does she approach someone stuck in shame?
She begins by mapping patterns and strengths, then uses evidence-based techniques adapted to the client's pace to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience in New York.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW credential.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.