Profile / United States
Ammari Edwards, LCSW
New York
LCSW - Anxiety and trauma focused
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT approaches
- Trauma experience
About Ammari
Ammari Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, career challenges, and major life changes. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to immediate problems that affect day-to-day functioning.
She uses straightforward techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches she draws on to identify thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas also appear in her work when relevant.
Ammari has experience supporting first responders, including work with World Trade Center first responders through the FDNY. That background informs how she approaches trauma, resilience, and the effects of high-stress jobs. She aims to help clients manage symptoms and regain practical control over routines and relationships.
Her style is collaborative and focused on clear steps people can try between sessions. She uses mindfulness strategies and elements of client-centered work to build coping skills and emotional regulation. Narrative and solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and shift unhelpful stories people tell themselves.
People who seek her out often want concrete tools for panic, mood changes, workplace stress, relationship strain, and life transitions. She asks about values and daily demands before agreeing on a focused plan. To start, clients complete a short intake and set initial goals for the coming weeks.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ammari commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small parts and suggests experiments to try between sessions, which can fit well into virtual work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another method she uses to clarify values and build committed action, useful when decisions about work or relationships feel stuck.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current stress and communication. In remote sessions, these approaches lend themselves to concrete exercises, role plays, and shared worksheets so clients can practice new responses in daily life. Choosing which method to use is a shared process driven by symptoms, goals, and what a person prefers.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, reduce travel time, and make it easier to try behavioral experiments in real contexts. The therapist will work with clients to pick an approach and a session rhythm that fit their routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she most often address?
She commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, career issues, and coping with major life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using clear steps, between-session tasks, and goal-focused conversation.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with World Trade Center first responders through the FDNY, which influenced her trauma work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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