Dr. Amanda Ferrari

Dr. Amanda Ferrari is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, and changes in their lives. She works with individuals dealing with depression, ADHD, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. Her approach centers on listening first and helping people build on their own strengths. Dr. Ferrari views each person as the expert on their story. She focuses on practical steps that can reduce overwhelming feelings and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in what matters most to the client. She uses client-centered methods to create a supportive space where people can identify goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness practices are woven into work with emotion regulation and impulsivity. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is stuck or unsure about change. With nine years of experience as an LCSW in Connecticut, she draws on a range of tools rather than one fixed method. That flexibility helps when concerns overlap, such as anxiety with substance use or mood disorders. The goal is progress that fits real life. Dr. Ferrari emphasizes clear communication and small, achievable steps. She helps people manage grief, compassion fatigue, seasonal mood shifts, and intimacy-related concerns. If someone wants a straightforward, strengths-focused therapist, she offers a practical, steady presence to support that process.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person’s strengths. It aims to help people set their own goals and feel understood while working through anxiety, anger, or life transitions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. It can be useful when anger, impulsivity, or co-occurring mood concerns cause repeated problems.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques often help with stress, social anxiety, and seasonal mood shifts. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress unfolds.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills where they live their daily routines, which can help apply new strategies more quickly.