Amanda Espinal LMHC

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults navigating anxiety, relationships, life transitions, and stress.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual

About My Clients

I work with adults who may look like they have it all together but internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I especially enjoy working with young adults and women navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, and questions about identity and purpose. If you’re constantly overthinking, putting pressure on yourself, or struggling to make sense of what you’re feeling, therapy can offer space to slow down and reconnect with yourself.

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment concerns, trauma, major life transitions, and other emotional challenges. My approach is eclectic, collaborative, person-centered, and culturally sensitive. I draw from CBT, ACT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and somatic-informed practices, tailoring our work to your needs rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. As a yoga instructor, I also value incorporating mindfulness, breathwork, and mind-body awareness when helpful. Together, we can explore the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be keeping you feeling stuck while building practical tools to manage stress, strengthen self-understanding, and create meaningful change. I see you as the expert on your own life and my role as helping you better understand yourself and move toward the life you want.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as your full self without judgment. As the proud daughter of immigrants and a Latina woman, I understand the importance of considering culture, family, identity, and the broader systems that shape how we experience ourselves and the world around us. I value authenticity, self-compassion, curiosity, and the belief that growth does not have to mean changing who you are. Sometimes healing means learning to listen to yourself, setting boundaries, reconnecting with your body, or giving yourself permission to live differently from the expectations placed on you. My yoga practice has also deepened my belief in the connection between mental and physical well-being. I value mindfulness, breathwork, and creating space to slow down and become more present with ourselves.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Burnout Women's Issues

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMHC, State of New York · #017008
Education
Ed.M. in Psychological Counseling, Columbia University
Years in practice
3 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Carelon Behavioral Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism

Hours & Availability

MondayClosed
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160 - 160/session
  • Sliding scale: Available on request

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