About Amy
Amy Manko uses client-centered and evidence-informed approaches to help people regain balance and hope. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. Her style is direct and compassionate.
She talks plainly about what is happening now and offers practical steps to move forward. Amy focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and anger. She also helps people cope with life changes, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD concerns.
How Amy works
Aging and geriatric issues are an additional area of attention. Sessions typically blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy with mindfulness and brief solution-focused tools. Amy uses talk and experiential techniques to identify patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, and practice new ways of responding.
She may introduce gentle hypnotherapy elements when they fit a person’s goals. The work is collaborative. Amy helps people set clear goals and track progress in simple steps.
She offers straightforward skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication with others. Amy practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are conducted in English and available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Amy lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Amy works with
The areas below are the ones Amy selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online support and skill building
Amy often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and action-oriented, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is another common thread in her work; it focuses on understanding emotions and improving how people express and connect around feelings to reduce conflict and build stronger interactions. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Amy discusses each option with the person and tailors techniques to their goals and comfort level. She will collaborate to try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the individual’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to share brief updates, practice new skills between sessions, and stay connected without scheduling an extended call. These formats offer flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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