Amanda Zepeda , LMHC

Amanda Zepeda is a licensed mental health counselor working in New York with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on practical steps people can take to manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Amanda also helps clients facing workplace strain, LGBT concerns, and compassion fatigue. She approaches sessions with sensitivity and respect.

Amanda uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. She listens for patterns that worsen anxiety or low mood and helps people try small changes. Sessions are collaborative - goals are set together and adjusted as progress is made.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a common method she uses. That means looking at unhelpful thoughts and testing new, healthier ways of thinking and acting. This approach is practical and often includes exercises to practice between meetings.

She also gives attention to issues like social anxiety, panic attacks, feelings of emptiness, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Work-related stress and questions about life purpose are other topics she addresses. Amanda supports people exploring self-love, forgiveness, and rebuilding confidence.

People who prefer clear, goal-focused conversation tend to find her style helpful. Amanda tailors each plan to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. She encourages small, steady steps toward a more manageable daily life.

How CBT and online sessions work together

Amanda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT focuses on changing those thoughts and testing new behaviors through short exercises and real-life practice. This method is often helpful for panic symptoms, social anxiety, and negative self-talk.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Amanda discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques as needed. Together they decide which strategies to try and when to adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when visual cues are useful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick updates, journaling between sessions, or people who prefer writing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, caregiving schedules, or daily routines while keeping treatment consistent and goal-focused.