Lia Amakawa, PhD

For over 15 years, I have been a collaborator in profound transformations. Everyone has the innate ability to heal, given a safe, accepting, and truly affirming environment. From this place, we can work together to make changes, exceed limitations, and deepen connections to self and others. Therapy shifts from a focus on alleviating what’s been going wrong to exploring and expanding the capacity for resilience, health, and harmony. I will continue to be thoroughly moved by this transformational process and am devoted to ensuring my clients feel seen, cared for, and accompanied throughout.

Lia Amakawa

✺Experience✺

  • PhD in Clinical Psychology, Fordham University

    BA in Studio Art & English, Williams College

  • EMDR Certified Therapist & Consultant, EMDRIA

    Attachment-Focused EMDR Certified Therapist, Parnell Institute

    Internal Family Systems (IFS), PESI

    Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP), Fluence

    Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Silberman School of Social Work

    Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), AEDP Institute

  • I’m an elementary school teacher turned therapist. I trained in NYC hospitals (Bronx Lebanon, Memorial Sloan Kettering), clinics (Fort Hamilton Adult Outpatient, Mount Sinai’s Child & Family Institute), schools (The Rebecca School, CARES therapeutic high school) and private practices (Behavior Therapy of NY, Rennicke & Associates), gathering clinical and practical wisdom from my supervisors, colleagues and each and every client.

  • EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program, NYC chapter, Volunteer

    EMDRIA’s Racial Equity Support Initiative, Consultant

    Healing TREE (Trauma Resources Education & Entertainment), Advisor

  • Availability

    Virtual, In-Person & Hybrid Sessions

  • Session Types

    Adult Individual Therapy, Adolescent Individual & Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Therapist Consultation

  • Contact

    DrAmakawa@gmail.com

    929.500.1577