Therapist profile
Amy Manko, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW8077
- NPI1871077008
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Anger management
- CBT and EFT
- Mindfulness techniques
About Amy
Amy Manko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 17 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and life changes. Her practice also addresses parenting struggles, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, and aging or geriatric issues.
Amy uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people untangle what is keeping them stuck. She listens for the patterns of thought and behavior that feed low mood, persistent worry, or recurring anger. Then she works with clients to test small changes and build new, manageable habits.
Her approach draws on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer options. She also uses emotionally-focused work to address relationship patterns and mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity. Hypnotherapy is listed among her methods and is used as another tool when appropriate.
Sessions emphasize practical skills people can use the next day. Amy helps clients practice calmer responses to stress, manage frustration at work and home, and rebuild communication after conflict. She also supports people working through grief, infertility-related distress, and life transitions.
Amy invites a collaborative process where the client sets goals and checks progress. To start, readers are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site workflow.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Amy often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused techniques. Client-centered work focuses on the client's goals and experiences, using conversations that help clarify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anger active and teaches concrete tools to change them. Emotionally-focused work helps identify recurring relationship patterns and practices new ways of responding to others.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, try methods in session, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients and the therapist check progress and shift focus as needed so the work fits real-life concerns like family strain or workplace frustration.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commutes, and allow for focused check-ins between obligations. Some formats also let people choose whether to be on camera or use audio only, which can make it simpler to manage energy and concentration during a session.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, parenting concerns, trauma and life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral strategies and emotionally-focused work to change reactions and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of issues including grief, infertility distress, trauma, and stress management.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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