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Amanda Gonzalez

LMFT

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Location

Virtual, New Jersey

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Communication Style

Authentic, Challenging, Exploratory, Open-minded, Warm

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Parents

Years of Experience

2+

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I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions and discovering deeper aspects of their mental health.

License number

#37FI00227800

Therapy style

I am flexible in my approach as each person may benefit from a different style. However, I'm particularly interested in how the past plays a part in our current day experiences, and how we may free ourselves of unwanted (internal or external) burdens when we can understand their origin. In my work as a registered art therapist, I utilize creative interventions to support my clients in understanding and expressing difficult emotions and discovering deeper aspects of their mental health. Whether your goal is to dive into a specific issue or topic, or if you need general support as you navigate lifestyle adjustments, I aim to guide my clients in building a more authentic connection within themselves and the world around them. I have found that my style has been helpful for those who are struggling with issues related to self-acceptance, identity & shame, feeling "stuck," as well as general relationship conflicts. I work best with those who are curious and have a desire to learn about the deeper parts of themselves.

Approaches

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strengths-based

Education

BA - Psychology, Brooklyn College MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Loyola Marymount University

Interests

I try to get as much fresh air as possible through walking, hiking, and other outdoor activities. I love to cook and spend as much time as I can with my dog :)