Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- ADHD
Practical facts
- Credentials
- NJ Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amanda
Dr. Amanda Layman helps people manage strong emotions and life stress. She works with issues like anger, anxiety, sleep problems, ADHD, parenting worries, and self-esteem.
She also supports people facing career shifts, relationship changes, and the strain of family conflict. Dr. Layman uses plain, practical talk in sessions.
She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Together they try new ways of responding to stress and conflict, with steps to practice between sessions.
Background and approach
Her style blends talking and hands-on techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people test thoughts and change unhelpful behaviors. Attachment-Based ideas are used to look at how early relationships affect present reactions.
Client-Centered methods mean the person’s goals guide the work. Dr. Layman has six years of experience as a New Jersey psychologist.
Her credential is NJ Psychologist 35SI00725300. She bases work on real-life goals like better sleep, less reactivity, clearer communication, and steadier mood. Sessions focus on skills that can be used right away.
That can mean short practices for calming down, communication scripts for tough conversations, or plans for managing money stress and life transitions. The aim is steady progress, one step at a time.
What Amanda works with
Everything Amanda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amanda's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Money and financial issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amanda lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current reactions. In practice this means looking at patterns in close relationships and testing new ways of relating when stress or anger shows up. Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s goals at the center. The therapist follows the client’s pace, offers reflection, and helps people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific exercises to change unhelpful thinking and to build different habits that reduce anger and anxiety.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and past experiences. Together they shape a plan that can include one or more approaches and adjust it as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls are good for a full session with visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a shorter check-in or work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between appointments, practice skills, or get brief support without scheduling a full call. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Amanda
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, ADHD, self-esteem, parenting questions, career changes, and family conflict.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, helps spot patterns, and teaches concrete skills to try between sessions.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of life challenges and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NJ Psychologist 35SI00725300 and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.