About Amanda Brown
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Culturally Sensitive
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Amanda Brown
Everyone else seems to have it figured out. Meanwhile, you’re second-guessing your choices, carrying a constant hum of anxiety, and wondering why you can’t just feel okay. Maybe you’re starting a career, navigating family expectations, coming out of a relationship, or simply trying to figure out who you are and where you fit. Some days it’s motivation that’s missing. Other days it’s the energy to get out of bed.
I help young adults and adults work through anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem challenges while building healthier ways of coping and real confidence. I especially love working with young adults, because so much is changing at once and the pressure to get it all right can feel crushing. I also work with teens and adults who feel emotionally stuck, overwhelmed by responsibilities, or caught in painful relationship patterns.
As an African American therapist, I offer culturally responsive care that honors your identity, family, and lived experience. If you’re looking for a therapist you don’t have to explain your culture to, you’ll find that here.
My approach is holistic: we work with your thoughts, emotions, and body, not just the problem in front of you. Together, you can learn to calm anxious thinking, move through hard emotions without shutting down, stop measuring yourself against everyone else, and build relationships that feel healthier and more balanced.
I offer online therapy throughout New York, so you can meet from your room, your car, or anywhere private. If you’re tired of just getting by, let’s start building a life that feels more like yours.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You don’t have to show up with the right words or a clear plan. Plenty of people start with “I just don’t feel like myself,” and that’s enough.
Our sessions are a real partnership. I’m firmly in your corner, and I’ll also gently challenge the stories that keep you stuck. You set the pace, and we focus on what matters most to you, whether that’s the panic before a big presentation, the low mood you can’t shake, or the conversation with your family you keep avoiding.
We’ll slow things down enough to notice what’s happening inside you: the thoughts that spiral, the emotions that feel too big, and the places stress shows up in your body. With that awareness, the patterns that keep repeating start to make sense, and you gain more choice in how you respond.
Therapy should also be useful between sessions. Together, we build skills you can actually use, like grounding yourself when anxiety spikes, riding out difficult emotions, and answering your inner critic with more compassion.
Your culture, identity, family, and lived experience are welcome here. They’re part of who you are, so they’re part of the work.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our first sessions are about getting to know you: what’s bringing you in now, how it’s affecting school, work, relationships, and daily life, and what you’d like to be different. We’ll also talk about your background and the experiences that shaped you. You choose how much to share and when.
Together, we decide where to start. For some clients, that’s quieting anxiety or easing depression. For others, it’s rebuilding confidence, navigating a transition, or changing a relationship pattern that keeps hurting them.
From there, we explore what’s keeping you stuck: the beliefs you hold about yourself, how you tend to react under stress, and the experiences that taught you to cope the way you do. Understanding the “why” makes change feel possible instead of forced.
Alongside that insight, we build practical strategies that fit your life. Depending on your needs, that may include reframing anxious or self-critical thoughts, skills for managing intense emotions, clarifying what matters to you and acting on it, and mind-body practices such as breathwork and movement to help you feel more grounded.
Throughout our work, I use a trauma-informed approach, so your sense of safety and choice always comes first. We’ll regularly look at what’s working and adjust as your goals evolve.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
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UnitedHealthcare
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $175 for 60 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
We accept a variety of insurance plans to ensure that therapy is accessible for everyone:
Accepted Insurance Plans: Optum Network (which includes United Healthcare, Oxford, Oscar Health, UMR), Aetna, Anthem, Magnacare, Cigna, and 1199SEIU.
Private Pay: For clients without insurance, we offer flexible private pay options.
Out-of-Network Coverage: If we are not in-network with your insurance, we can provide documentation for potential reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits.
Payment Methods: Major credit cards, debit cards, and Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) cards are accepted.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- PennWest California (Master's)
- PennWest California (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1194507145
How soon can I make an appointment with Amanda Brown?
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Is Amanda Brown accepting new patients?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Amanda Brown?
Amanda Brown frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Amanda Brown on their profile.
What languages does Amanda Brown speak?
Amanda Brown speaks English.