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Amanda Berger-Semko

LPC

Amanda Berger-Semko , LPC

Therapist in New Jersey

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About Amanda

Amanda Berger-Semko is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 17 years of experience. She offers people a deliberate pause from the fast pace of modern life - a place to reflect, process emotions, and tell their story to a thoughtful companion. In session she invites clients to step away from lists of to-dos, roles, and responsibilities and to bring what feels comforting - a favorite tea or coffee - as they explore life's ups and downs with room for both laughter and tears.

Amanda's work has spanned schools, churches, courts, community-based programs, and private practice, giving her experience with people at many life stages. She approaches each person with respect and aims to hold space for individual journeys, helping clients reconnect with a sense of self, meaning, and purpose. The past several years have prompted many to reassess priorities, and Amanda encourages using that momentum to examine values and possibilities from the comfort of home when needed.

Therapy with Amanda is framed as a shared exploration - a fellow traveler offering support as clients navigate transitions, losses, and the search for what matters most. She invites those ready to reflect and make intentional changes to begin that process together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Amanda integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy into her practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people rebuild trust and connection, which can be useful for intimacy and abandonment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting clients where they are - offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening so individuals can find their own solutions and build self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention and grounding skills to manage anxiety, stress, and difficult emotions in the moment.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. She treats therapy as a joint exploration with licensed professionals and therapists guiding the way, adjusting methods as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or distance from a therapist's office. These modalities make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Amanda Berger-Semko have?

Amanda Berger-Semko has 17 years of experience.

Is Amanda Berger-Semko a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: NJ LPC 37pc00386400.

In which languages does Amanda Berger-Semko provide therapy?

Amanda Berger-Semko provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Berger-Semko located?

Amanda Berger-Semko is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Amanda Berger-Semko as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda Berger-Semko through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Berger-Semko work with international clients?

Yes, Amanda Berger-Semko works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Berger-Semko cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the 'Start Therapy' button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the 'Start Therapy' button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

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