Amanda Dafoe, LICSW
(she/hers)
Preferred Name: Amanda
About Me
I have 20+ years experience practicing social work, including in community mental health and medical health settings. I opened my practice in 2019 and serve primarily adults with anxiety and trauma. I have a special interest in pregnancy challenges / birth loss and infertility. I use an attachment focused approach. I offer both in person and remote sessions Monday through Thursday from 9am-4pm.
Education & Experience
Master of Social Work, 2005 Wheelock College (now affiliated with Boston University) Former DCF case worker Outpatient substance abuse counseling Medical social worker in Level 1 trauma center and community hospitals Certified in EMDR and in consultation with EMDRIA approved consultant
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
NASW member
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
Lyra
