Amy Manko, LCSW
About me
You’re not really sure why it is hard to get out of bed some mornings, or be motivated to want to do things. You’re not sure why you feel stuck or feel lost. It is frightening to think that this is how each day will be from now on. When you find yourself feeling scared, sad, alone, and overwhelmed after someone you loved has died; or having relationship challenges with your partner, children, friends, or family; or your child is acting out, not listening to you, and not able to talk about what is going on; or you don’t know how to get through past hurts and experiences that keep haunting your mind; or you really want to have a child so badly and nothing is working; or you feel so frustrated and stressed all time and can’t control it like you want to; something has to change! Life is not supposed to be this difficult.
You want to be able to find yourself, be at peace, be happy, more in control of your stress, feel better about life and embrace it with passion, and have great communication with all the people who are in your world. Picture you being the best you that you can be. Picture you being happy and able to overcome these obstacles that are present in your life. I can help you reconnect with yourself and succeed!
In just a few sessions, you will be able to feel a difference.
I have been in practice for over 20 years and I have experience in grief and loss, infertility, trauma, relationships, stress management, life transitions, anxiety and depression. I am certified in Rapid Trauma Resolution (RTR). I have helped children, teens, adults, and families successfully overcome their challenges and return to a happier and more peaceful lifestyle.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
FL LCSW SW8077
Reviews
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Amy is a very kind and understanding person. She listens to my issues and takes them into consideration. She makes me feel safe enough to open up to her and talk my feelings out.
Written on Jul 22, 2024 after therapy with amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Great!! I felt supportive and heard.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Amy has been a great help to me through some difficult times. She is always positive and has helped me to find better ways to handle situations rather than fall back on my unproductive responses.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with amy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
In the past weeks I've been talking with Amy about the changes and challenges in my life. Amy is very emphatic and comprehensive, she understands my feelings very fast and can give some good advice.
Many thanks Amy :)
Written on Apr 17, 2021 after therapy with amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Amy has brought my life into a better place. She’s taught me skills that have not only helped me but I’ve been able to pass her knowledge on to others. I look forward to speaking with her every week.
I’ve had at least five other therapists and none of them have been able to get me to acknowledge the feelings I’ve been hiding about my childhood abuse. She brings me the comfort and caring I need to be honest with myself. She provides me with the strength to remember the past and helps me to move forward.
If you are looking for a person to help you explore your experience of abuse, Amy can truly help.
Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with amy for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Amy is extremely thoughtful and empathetic. She is happy to customize the experience so that I can better understand and follow the process.
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd