Dr. Amanda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
9 Endorsed
Let's Connect (518) 730-4295

Feeling stuck or wondering if therapy is worth it? These concerns are common, and starting therapy can feel intimidating. I offer trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy in a collaborative, supportive space built on compassion and trust. Using creative therapeutic approaches, I help clients reduce anxiety, process trauma, build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and feel more confident and like themselves again.
I provide trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, school stress, emotional regulation, conflict, substance use, eating concerns, and life transitions. I help build coping skills, resilience, confidence, and hope.
If you or your child are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m here to walk with you, offering steady, compassionate, trauma-informed care to help build coping skills, strengthen emotional regulation, and support healing at a pace that feels right for you.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Amanda Student now - (518) 730-4295
Let's Connect (518) 730-4295

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
VenmoInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CDPHP
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Highmark
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Independence Blue Cross Penn
- MVP Health Care
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Dr. Amanda Student
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
Email me or call with questions - (518) 730-4295
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 085834 Amanda Student
- In Practice for 14 years
- Attended The University of Southern California-Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), Graduated 2019
- Degree/Diploma from Siena College Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) / 2011
- Degree/Diploma from Fordham University Masters in Social Work (MSW) / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
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Dr. Amanda Student
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
Email me or call with questions - (518) 730-4295
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
Dr. Amanda Student
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
Email me or call with questions - (518) 730-4295
9 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Dr. Amanda Student
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
Email me or call with questions - (518) 730-4295
Location
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Neighborhoods
Dr. Amanda Student
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
Take the first step to help. Call now - (518) 730-4295