Amy Manko , LCSW

Amy Manko is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She works with children, teens, adults, and families to address issues such as infertility-related distress, anger, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and aging or geriatric concerns. Amy helps clients who feel stuck, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or haunted by past experiences to reconnect with their strengths and regain a sense of purpose and balance.

Amy brings 17 years of clinical experience to her practice and blends several therapeutic approaches to meet each person where they are. She is certified in Rapid Trauma Resolution (RTR) - a focused, structured method intended to help people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity - and she also uses methods such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as appropriate. As an LCSW, Amy applies the skills of a licensed social work clinician to understand life context, coping resources, and relational patterns while helping clients develop practical strategies and emotional insight.

Amy aims to help people feel more in control of stress, improve communication with important people in their lives, and rediscover enjoyment and meaning. Many who work with her report clearer perspective and greater resilience as they move through grief, relationship strain, behavioral concerns, or major life changes.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Amy draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients' own perspectives and goals shape the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration and helps people feel heard while building self-understanding and confidence.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is useful for managing day-to-day challenges and building coping skills.

For relationship and attachment concerns, Amy integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on emotional patterns in close relationships and helps partners or family members create more secure, responsive connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Amy works collaboratively with each person to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, or maintain continuity during life transitions. These options allow therapists and clients to focus on meaningful change without adding logistical strain.