Profile / United States
Amy Manko, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - Anxiety and Grief
See online therapy options- CBT use
- Mindfulness tools
- Parenting support
About Amy
Amy Manko is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with 17 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. She works with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She also addresses parenting concerns and aging and geriatric issues.
Her approach is practical and focused on what to try next. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change daily habits. That often means setting small goals, testing different coping steps, and tracking what works.
She also uses emotionally-focused techniques to look at relationship patterns and how feelings shape reactions. Mindfulness tools are offered to reduce constant worry and bring attention back to the present. Hypnotherapy is listed among her approaches and may be discussed as a tool when appropriate.
Sessions prioritize clear, concrete skills for managing stress, anger, and grief. Parents can address behavioral issues and communication strategies for children who act out. For people dealing with trauma and past hurts, she helps organize memories and responses into manageable steps.
Amy aims to make progress visible in early sessions by focusing on small changes and practical strategies. Work is collaborative - clients set goals and try specific techniques between meetings. She combines short-term problem solving with longer work on mood and relationships.
Her practice reflects many years of clinical work in Florida and is presented in straightforward, step-by-step terms for people looking for clear direction and measurable changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on clear steps, homework between meetings, and tracking small changes to mood and routine.Client-Centered Therapy is offered as a way to prioritize the person's goals and pace. That means sessions focus on the concerns the person brings and on what feels most pressing to address first.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice patterns in relationships and in how feelings drive reactions. It can be useful for improving communication and understanding recurring interpersonal conflicts.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and experiment with techniques that match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about methods are collaborative and adjusted over time.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, for example by avoiding commute time, allowing shorter check-ins, or reducing the need to be on camera for an entire session. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to deliver structured CBT tools, mindfulness practices, and emotionally-focused exercises in a way that integrates with daily routines.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and aging and geriatric issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and change daily habits. The work focuses on small, practical steps and testing what changes help most.
What is her background and clinical experience?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with grief, infertility-related distress, trauma, relationships, stress management, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and practices there.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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