Skip to main content
Headway
Headshot of Amber Benamou, LCSW

Amber Benamou

Therapist(She/Her)
11 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello and welcome! I’m Amber Benamou, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I’ve spent the past 13 years working in the mental health field, supporting adults, children, and families in a variety of settings, which has given me a broad perspective on helping people from all walks of life. I’m passionate about supporting each person’s unique journey and helping them build the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.

My approach to therapy

I genuinely care about the people I work with—this isn’t just a job for me. I enjoy getting to know each person and feel grateful that my clients trust me enough to let me be part of their journey. I strive to bring my authentic self to every session, and when appropriate, I like to sprinkle in a bit of humor to keep things light.

In therapy, my goal is to help you build coping skills, manage stress, and feel your best. We’ll explore your thoughts, values, and try practical tools—like solution-focused strategies, CBT, and mindfulness—to see what works for you. Together, we’ll identify what’s helping, what’s not, and what you need to feel more balanced, confident, and in control of your life.

What you can expect from me

My clients can expect sessions to be a supportive and welcoming space where they feel heard and understood while gaining practical tools to navigate life more effectively. Together, we’ll explore patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, build coping skills, and strengthen confidence in making choices that align with your values and goals. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps toward meaningful change, solution-focused strategies, and personalized approaches that can be applied in everyday life. By the end, clients often feel better equipped to handle whatever life throws at them, empowered, and ready to take practical steps toward positive growth and improved well-being.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Barry University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, North Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Exposure Response Prevention, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English