Hey There!, I’m Amanda…

I am a bilingual, Latinx, licensed clinical social worker in the state of New York and New Jersey. I have experience working with adults and children diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and depression. I have experience in implementing various interventions to help individuals reduce their negative thoughts or hyperactivity.

Some of the interventions I use are Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Behavioral therapy, Positive Psychology and more. These interventions are not a one size fits all, therefore I provide a person-centered approach that is specific to you needs and capabilities. So, are you ready to take this journey in becoming your best self, don’t worry I’ll be right beside you. Request a consultation today!

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my values

  • trust

    Creating a space where you feel comfortable sharing how you feel is so important. Building trust with you is valuable to your care and progress in therapy.

  • Curiosity

    I value your story and authenticity in our sessions together. Learning about who you are, listening to the problems you are facing is a way to ensure you and I work on ways to get results in therapy.

  • Safety

    Ensuring you with a safe space to discuss and talk about how your are feeling create a place where you can share and not be judged for your problems.

My Approach

You will have the liberty to express yourself, without judgement or made to feel not normal. You will be accepted, supported, heard and validated so that you can make the changes necessary to become the best version of yourself.

My process in working with individuals and families follows the person-centered approach. I begin the session by identifying your current concerns and your expectations of therapy. Next, we discuss important early life experiences and current situations that can provide insight into the problem you are experiencing. Then, we will work together to identify the behaviors and uncover ways to develop customized techniques to address these behaviors and your needs. I enjoy working with all people from various walks of life; however, I mainly specialize in working with clients from late childhood to middle adulthood.

“My hope is to provide high quality service to children and adults with diverse backgrounds and inspire them.”
— Amanda Vilaseca, LCSW
 

how we work together

  • schedule a consultation

    A 15-minute consultation includes a discussion about your needs. We determine if I am a good match and I answer any questions you have. We conclude our consultation with scheduling your first session.

  • Our first session

    We meet via zoom for our teletherapy session to complete an in-depth discussion about your family history, your upbringing, current problems. I want to get to know you so that I can help guide you in positive and empowering direction.

  • Create a plan for transformation

    We create a plan with achievable goals while integrating therapeutic modalities to support your path to healing. A tailored plan just for you with specific areas of improvements you would like to see in yourself. We schedule our sessions to meet weekly or bi-weekly depending on your need.

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Licenses and certifications

  • Certification in Suicide Prevention in Schools

  • Professional Trauma Informed, Supporting Families and Children in Care

  • McKinney Vento Liaison

  • NARCAN Training and Certification

  • Person Center Planning

  • SBIRT Training

  • DOE Provisional Certification

  • Child Abuse Training

  • Mandated Reporter Training

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Lehman College, Bronx NY - Master in Social Work

Lehman College, Bronx NY - Bachelor Degree in Arts, Psychology

Presenter at various professional conferences: New York State Social Work Education Association Conference; New York Academy of Medicine Social Work Conference

career experience

Bronx Global Learning Institute for Girls Charter School, Bronx NY

Acacia Network - Westchester Center for Excellence, Bronx NY

Community Association of Progressive Dominicans (ACDP), New York, NY

Counseling in Schools, Bronx, NY

Help on the Way, Bronx, NY

 

my other roles

 

Advocate

Providing assistance with defending your rights by making recommendations that lead to adequate support.

Case Manager

I assess and assist you with connecting to community based and private resources to help meet your needs.

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mentorship

Help and guide various clinicians in efforts to support self-improvement.