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Peter Amato

Therapist
20 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Men's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you want to feel better, be less stressed, feel more positive, handle your thoughts and feelings more effectively? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I can help. I am a supportive and empowering therapist. I provide a warm and supportive environment that stresses collaboration, mutual respect and trust.

My approach to therapy

If you are you ready to start: developing healthy coping skills, change negative behavioral patterns, improve personal/romantic relationships, work on problem solving techniques and reduce stress. Please reach out so we can discuss and how to meet your goals.

What you can expect from me

Our work is empathic, proactive, and collaborative- we are on this journey together. We will make meaning out of hardship and transform crisis into opportunity. I am passionate and committed in helping each person achieve their maximum potential.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    20 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University Silver School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Men's issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors
  • Languages
    English