I am a state licensed mental health counselor in New York with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with interpersonal relationship issues, anxiety/depression, trauma, grief, motivation, self-esteem/confidence issues, amongst several other common mental health problems. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards making a change. I am here to support & empower you on that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NY LMHC 010336
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She’s terrific and has been wonderful. Strongly recommend!
Written on Oct 17, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I was given Amanda Cardoze during what I would call the roughest time of my life. Amanda was completely understanding and respectful of everything I was going through and helped me through it all. I don't know what would have came from my situation without her help.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very professional and accommodating
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amanda is great with listening to everything I have to say and helps with motivating me to set and achieve my goals. She is very caring and makes me feel safe to speak what’s on my mind.
Written on May 12, 2024 after therapy with Amanda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adhd