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Amy Silberman

Amy Silberman, LCSW

Therapist · New York · 24+ years of experience

Experienced LCSW for life transitions

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Midlife transitions

About Amy

Amy Silberman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 24 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at practical change and clearer thinking.

She often helps people facing shifts like career changes, pregnancy, or midlife transitions. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to the person and building small, sustainable steps toward their goals. Amy pays close attention to self-esteem, communication, and intimacy-related concerns.

Amy blends several ways of working rather than relying on a single method. She uses client-centered conversations to follow what matters most to each person. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Amy's approaches fit into online work

Amy commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and following what matters most to the person, which helps people clarify goals and feel understood. Cognitive behavioral ideas involve identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amy collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday routine, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when life gets busy. It also lets people use quieter surroundings or shorter meetings when that works better for their schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Amy help with?

Amy works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting and self-esteem issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes among other areas.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is compassionate and practical, using client-centered listening alongside goal-focused work to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

What is her professional background?

She has 24 years of clinical experience and emphasizes supporting people through transitions such as pregnancy, career change, and midlife shifts.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LCSW license in New York and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's structure; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Amy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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