What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Kristen Amato
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Kristen Amato
*This provider does not accept any Medicaid or Medicare plans*
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure, we can work together to lighten the load and find the calm and clarity you seek. I help clients find their way through struggles with family and relationships, indecision, unmet goals, and life changes such as aging or career shifts.
My style is perceptive, accessible, and grounded in psychodynamic theories with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness. We’ll collaborate to address fears, shed expectations, gain insight into what’s most important to you, and propel you where you’d like to go.
I offer both in-person services and tele-health. If you’re curious about how we may work together to address your specific needs, I encourage you to set up a session. I look forward to meeting you.
Kristen Amato has a Master of Social Work from Hunter College. Kristen is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW 118277 at Cerebral. Supervised by Dr. Leslie Faerstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW PR015207.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I specialize in life transitions, relationships, personal growth, school or career challenges and all that comes with it. We go through many phases in our lives, each with their own joys and struggles, I help clients identify their strengths, and their purpose, providing support, encouragement and insight along the way.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My path to becoming a clinician began with my personal journey towards purpose and an understanding of self. I practice from a strengths-based perspective, helping clients recognize and utilize the tools and abilities they already possess to address challenges that arise in life. As we continue our work together, cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic methods, coupled with mindfulness, form the basis for our process. Together, we will devise manageable, strategic goals and a plan to get there. Each client is unique and there is no one size fits all approach. Flexibility, trust, and openness are key to the experience.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1174220149
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What practice does Kristen Amato work with?
Kristen Amato works with Cerebral.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kristen Amato?
Kristen Amato frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Kristen Amato on their profile.
What languages does Kristen Amato speak?
Kristen Amato speaks English.