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Amanda Buras

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

Anxiety, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I believe that healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with others, and within the larger systems we navigate. As a psychotherapist, I am committed to creating a space where you feel deeply seen and supported. My practice is rooted in social justice, recognizing the profound impact of cultural, familial, and systemic influences on mental health. I specialize in working with attachment trauma and anxiety, helping clients process past experiences that shape their present patterns.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I utilize EMDR, along with other evidence-based approaches, to support clients in processing and integrating difficult experiences. My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches that honor each person’s lived experience. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we work together to foster greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.

What you can expect from our first session

Therapy is not about “fixing” who you are—it’s about creating space for self-understanding, growth, and transformation. Whether you are working through trauma, struggling with self-doubt, or seeking a more grounded sense of self, I am here to support you in a way that is affirming, nonjudgmental, and rooted in a deep respect for your lived experience. If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out—I would love to connect.


Amanda's style is

Humorous
Open-minded
Inquisitive

Insurance carriers Amanda accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Amanda

MS (Master of Science) at University of Texas, Austin
License type: LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Mexico)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Identity Issues, PTSD, Infertility, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Location

1991 Calle De Santiago
Mesilla, NM 88046