- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- Sleep and rest
About Amy
Amy Silberman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety and supports work on relationships, self-esteem, and sleep. Amy keeps a calm, steady approach so people can talk through what matters most to them.
She emphasizes understanding each person's story rather than using one fixed method. Sessions often include exploring how past experiences shape present feelings and testing small, practical changes to daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Client-centered moments make space for people to lead the conversation when they need to.
Amy often helps people facing life transitions such as career shifts, pregnancy, or midlife changes. She also works with concerns around parenting, caregiving, adoption and foster care issues, and aging-related stress. Sleeping difficulties and eating or body image concerns are addressed alongside mood and relationship struggles.
Her practice blends mindfulness techniques with psychodynamic reflection to increase self-awareness and reduce tension. Solution-focused practices are used when clients want clear steps and short-term goals. The aim is practical progress that fits into everyday life.
Amy requests an initial conversation before scheduling a session so potential clients can ask questions and learn whether her style is a good fit. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist's New York LCSW practice standards.
How therapy approaches shape online care
Amy blends client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and mindfulness in ways that fit everyday life. Client-centered Therapy means the conversation follows the person's concerns and pace, with the therapist reflecting what the client brings up and supporting their choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or improve sleep. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple practices to notice thoughts and bodily signals, which can help with stress and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Amy will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adjust methods over time. That process lets clients try different techniques and keep what helps most for their situation.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches translate well to discussion and brief exercises during a session, while others include at-home practices between meetings. The therapist will help match the methods and scheduling to everyday routines so therapy becomes a manageable part of life.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family-related issues, sleep problems, self-esteem, eating and body image, career transitions, grief, and ADHD among other topics.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is compassionate and practical. Amy combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, plus psychodynamic reflection and solution-focused steps when helpful.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 24 years of clinical experience working with adults through life transitions, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care concerns, and issues like chronic illness and aging.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
This therapist holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability; the therapist asks for a brief conversation before setting a session.