Meet Amanda

Currently Accepting New Clients!

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Currently Accepting New Clients! |

Amanda is a sex and EMDR therapist who works with individuals, couples, and triads. She helps clients explore identity, intimacy, and self-expression, especially those healing from restrictive upbringings or past trauma.
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Amanda Sapale, LCSW

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER

Hey I’m Amanda!

I am a licensed social worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Boston University (2019), and I’m currently pursuing certification in Couples & Sex Therapy. I’m especially passionate about supporting clients exploring alternative relationship structures, including Consensual Non-Monogamy and kink, as well as those navigating challenges around sexual identity or shame.

I don’t believe there’s a single approach that works for everyone, so I tailor therapy to each individual. My practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which examines the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help lessen the impact of trauma, anxiety, and distress. I also integrate mindfulness and body-focused approaches to support whole-person healing. I welcome feedback in sessions, ensuring our work together is collaborative and responsive to your needs.

In sessions, I strive to be warm, human, and nonjudgmental. Therapy can feel vulnerable, so I aim to create a space where you feel safe to explore the hard things. My role isn’t to give advice, but to listen, reflect, and support you in building skills to live a more fulfilling life, including healthier relationships with yourself and others.

I see therapy as walking alongside someone on their journey. Sometimes we walk together for a short stretch, other times for longer paths. My goal is always to be a compassionate companion—holding the umbrella in the storms, pausing to enjoy the circus, and helping make the journey a little lighter. Life is unpredictable, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

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    My Clinical Focus

    I work with clients ages 18+, including seniors!

    Identities: Male, Female, Non-Binary, LGBTQ+ Ally

    Allied Communities: HIV/AIDS allied, Sex-worker allied

    Areas of Support:

    Depression and Mood Concerns – supporting clients in navigating sadness, low motivation, and feelings of hopelessness.

    Stress Management – developing healthier coping skills to reduce overwhelm and improve daily balance.

    Anxiety and Trauma – addressing persistent worry, panic, or the impact of past experiences to build resilience and calm.

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – working through symptoms of trauma in a safe and supportive environment.

    Family Issues – helping families improve communication, navigate conflict, and strengthen connection.

    Women’s Issues – offering a safe space to explore challenges related to gender, roles, and life transitions.

    Identity and Sexuality – supporting clients exploring questions of identity, navigating shame, or working through issues around sexuality.

    Alternative Relationship Structures – affirming care for those in consensual non-monogamy (CNM), kink, or other non-traditional relationships.

    Relationship Challenges and Intimacy Concerns – addressing conflict, disconnection, and barriers to closeness.

    End-of-Life Care – providing compassionate support for clients and families facing grief, loss, or major transitions.

    Building Healthier Relationships with Self and Others – cultivating self-compassion, personal growth, and stronger connections.

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    Modalities & Specialized Training

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns to create healthier behaviors and emotions.

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – a specialized trauma therapy that helps the brain process and heal from distressing experiences.

    Mindfulness and Body-Focused Approaches – integrating awareness of mind and body to reduce stress, improve regulation, and build resilience.

    Couples & Sex Therapy (in-progress certification) – supporting partners in improving communication, resolving challenges, and deepening intimacy.

    Motivational Interviewing – a collaborative, goal-oriented style of counseling that strengthens motivation for change.

    Structural Family Therapy – helping families reorganize dynamics, improve communication, and strengthen relationships.

    Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – a trauma-focused therapy designed to address stuck points and foster healing after PTSD.

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Let’s work together

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