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Amanda PayneLCSW

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My work is grounded in deep respect for autonomy, and I believe strongly in every person’s capacity to grow, heal, and change. I work with individuals navigating trauma, emotional distress, and relational concerns. My approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based and insight-oriented modalities to meet the unique needs of each person and situation. Grounded in attachment theory, I pay close attention to relational patterns and early experiences that shape how we connect with ourselves and others. I incorporate EMDR to process trauma and reduce distress, DBT to build emotional regulation and mindfulness skills, and IFS to help connect with and heal internal parts of the self.

About Amanda

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Centivo, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, United Healthcare/Oxford/Optum, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Authentic, Empowering, Energetic, Humorous, Warm

Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Body Image, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Personality Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students

Years of Experience

1+

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My work is grounded in deep respect for autonomy, and I believe strongly in every person’s capacity to grow, heal, and change.

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Couples [The Gottman Method]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Buffalo

Interests

I enjoy tending to my plants, reading, listening to music, meditating, practicing yoga, hiking, and watching outlandish reality TV.