- Attachment-based work
- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Berger-Semko is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 17 years of clinical experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of life transitions. She works with people facing issues around intimacy, addiction, grief, eating and sleeping problems, career questions, mood disorders, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Amanda frames therapy as time to pause and take stock. She invites clients to tell their story and name what matters to them. Sessions are straightforward conversations where feelings are noticed, patterns are named, and practical steps are considered.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how early relationships shape current behavior. She uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and supporting the person's own priorities. Amanda also brings existential and Jungian perspectives to questions about meaning and identity, and mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and anxiety.
Over 17 years she has worked in schools, churches, courts, community programs, and private practice. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach when people are coping with grief, blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, or codependency.
Practical concerns like parenting strain, fatherhood issues, body image, eating concerns, and commitment or control issues are commonly discussed. Amanda encourages small, realistic steps that fit into busy lives and help people move toward clearer values and daily routines.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Amanda uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; fees vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Amanda uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current behavior and relationship patterns; this approach helps when trust, closeness, or recurring relationship problems feel stuck. Client-centered methods keep the focus on the person's priorities and choices, using reflective listening and collaborative goal setting to decide what matters most in each session. Mindfulness techniques offer simple tools for anxiety and stress management, such as grounding and breath awareness that can be practiced between meetings.Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Amanda will talk with clients about their needs, goals, and preferences and together identify which methods to use. That collaborative process helps clarify whether the focus will be on relationships, meaning and identity, symptom reduction, or daily coping skills.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports sessions when managing chronic illness, caregiver responsibilities, or work and school commitments, because meetings can be scheduled around those demands rather than replacing them.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, career challenges, mood disorders, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is conversational and person-focused. She listens, reflects patterns, and helps clients set small, practical steps toward clearer values and routines.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in schools, churches, courts, community programs, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when you match and schedule.
What session formats does she offer?
Formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to match them to your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session after matching.
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