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.
✺Experience✺
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PhD in Clinical Psychology, Fordham University
BA in Studio Art & English, Williams College
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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
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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.
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EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Program, NYC chapter, Volunteer
EMDRIA’s Racial Equity Support Initiative, Consultant
Healing TREE (Trauma Resources Education & Entertainment), Advisor
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Availability
Virtual, In-Person & Hybrid Sessions
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Session Types
Adult Individual Therapy, Adolescent Individual & Family Therapy, Parent Coaching, Therapist Consultation
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Contact
DrAmakawa@gmail.com
929.500.1577