Alicia Amato, LISW-S

(she/her)

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

My interests outside of work are Yoga, Gardening, Reading, Cooking/Baking/Canning, walks in nature, thrift shopping and spending time with friends and family.

Education & Experience

Masters in Social Work, 25+ years experience, with over 12 years of experience using EMDR. My passion is in trauma work. Other areas of interest are working with children and families. I have been trained in Photo Therapy since 2014 and have completed 30 hours of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Rotary

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Children (4-12)
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Juvenile Correctional Facility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Sliding Scale
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealth