Therapist profile
Amanda Berger-Semko, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37pc00386400
- NPI1023246709
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Anger management
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Amanda
Amanda Berger-Semko is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 17 years of experience. She works with adults who are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and other life shifts. Her approach is conversational and direct, inviting people to tell their stories and make sense of what they are feeling.
Amanda asks clients to slow down and pay attention to what matters most. Sessions are described in plain terms: a chance to step away from to-do lists and talk through current struggles. She emphasizes practical reflection about life choices, values, and relationships rather than quick fixes.
Her background includes work in schools, churches, courts, community settings, and private practice. That mix informs a flexible way of meeting different needs. Amanda says she enjoys working with people at many stages of life and draws on a broad range of clinical perspectives to match how someone is feeling.
Therapeutically she uses attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns and client-centered listening to follow what a person brings. She also incorporates mindfulness and existential thinking to help people notice emotions and consider meaning. These methods are woven together in conversations about behavior, boundaries, and coping.
Amanda invites people to bring everyday details into sessions - the stresses at home or work, parenting strains, or the build-up of resentment. She describes therapy as shared work with a fellow traveler who helps sort through feelings and next steps. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online work
Amanda draws on attachment-based therapy to examine how past relationship patterns affect current reactions and closeness. This helps when anger or resentment shows up in relationships and when someone wants clearer boundaries. She also uses client-centered therapy which focuses on listening and following what the person brings, useful for sorting immediate stress and deciding next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Amanda works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs and goals. She will discuss preferences and try ways of working that match how someone communicates and what they want to change.
Confirm session formats before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or making sessions possible when schedules are tight. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while they work on anger, relationships, and stress.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Amanda works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, client-centered approach and mixes attachment, mindfulness, and existential perspectives to help people understand feelings and choices.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of experience working in schools, churches, courts, community settings, and private practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking via the platform, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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