Works with
How Amy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Amy
Amy Manko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida who uses a person-centered approach to help people manage strong emotions and everyday stress. She focuses on practical steps to reduce overwhelm and regain control. Her style is direct and supportive, aimed at making change feel possible in a few sessions.
Amy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to address difficult patterns in important relationships.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques are available when they fit a person’s needs and goals. She has 17 years of professional experience working with concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and anger.
Amy pays attention to how life transitions, aging, and caregiving strain a person’s coping skills, and she helps people build clearer routines and stronger emotional tools. Sessions are aimed at breaking down big problems into small, doable steps. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what keeps it going, and what can be tried differently.
That can include learning calming practices, changing daily habits, and improving communication with others. Amy offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. People in English-speaking households in Florida can work with her through the platform’s matching and scheduling process.
What Amy works with
Everything Amy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Amy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
Approaches Amy lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 guide online sessions
Amy uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-based space where people can talk about what matters most to them. That approach helps when someone feels stuck, unheard, or unsure how to move forward.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is practical and focused, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and changing daily habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to try methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. If something doesn’t fit, adjustments are made so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when typing out thoughts feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible for different routines and time constraints.
Questions people ask about Amy
What concerns does Amy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and aging concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral and emotion-focused methods and adapts sessions to what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.