Amanda DiGenova, LMHC

New York · 10 years in practice

Amanda DiGenova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses an existential lens alongside practical therapies.

License and registration

LMHC, New York: 007628 · expires February 2028
NPI: 1407391188 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About Amanda

Amanda DiGenova is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses an existential lens alongside practical therapies. She guides people through big questions and helps them find meaning while also addressing immediate problems like anxiety and grief. Amanda draws on client-centered methods to create a respectful space.

She listens closely and helps people set goals that matter to them. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each persons needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Dialectical behavior therapy skills and mindfulness practices are available for emotional regulation and staying grounded in stressful moments. Her work often focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to addiction and recovery. Amanda also supports people dealing with grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and career or life transitions.

With ten years of clinical experience in New York, she integrates mind-body ideas and pragmatic strategies. Amanda aims for encouragement and motivation rather than labels, and she helps people build routines that support lasting change. People who meet with Amanda can expect clear communication and step-by-step planning.

She emphasizes clients strengths and practical coping skills while exploring values and meaning in life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Amanda names

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Online support

How Amanda blends meaning and skills online

Existential Therapy helps people look at the big picture - values, purpose, and what gives life meaning. It can be useful when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure which direction to take. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and respect; it helps people feel heard and build confidence to make changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and teaches concrete strategies to reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. These approaches are used together so sessions include both reflective conversations and practical exercises tailored to the person's goals.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about needs, goals, and preferences and then try approaches that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is best for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging can support shorter check-ins, homework help, or ongoing accountability. These options let people match format to the moment and their schedule.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and career or life transitions, among other areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends existential exploration with client-centered listening and practical skills. Sessions mix meaning-focused conversation with hands-on coping tools.

What experience does she bring?

Amanda has ten years of experience working in clinical settings and helping people navigate emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in New York.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and Amanda does not accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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