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Peter J. Amato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
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Long Island City, NY 11106
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Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you want to feel better, be less stressed, feel more positive, handle your thoughts and feelings more effectively? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, I can help. I am a supportive and empowering therapist. I provide a warm and supportive environment that stresses collaboration, mutual respect and trust. If you are you ready to start: developing healthy coping skills, change negative behavioral patterns, improve personal/romantic relationships, work on problem solving techniques and reduce stress. Please reach out so we can discuss and how to meet your goals.
Our work is empathic, proactive, and collaborative- we are on this journey together. We will make meaning out of hardship and transform crisis into opportunity. I am passionate and committed in helping each person achieve their maximum potential. I am licensed in the following states NY, CT, NJ and FL.
I am a very active Therapist and work to empower you with the tools needed to reduce anxiety or depression and change negative thought patterns. My ultimate goal is to help you move forward with new tools and coping strategies. As your Therapist, I will guide you on your journey towards a happier and healthier life.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Peter J. Amato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 071988 Peter J. Amato
- License: New Jersey 44SC06218500 / 2023
- License: Connecticut 13073 / 2023
- Attended New York University, Graduated 1996
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Stress
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Weight Loss
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
Location
Additional Location
Jersey City, NJ 07302
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Peter J. Amato
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R