“Amanda is a true professional and an expert in her field. She takes the time to listen and offers good advice and insight. She also recommends good tools and tactics that you can use in everyday life that make a difference. She is down to earth and really listens and cares about her patients. After working with Amanda for the past six months my anxiety and depression have been much more manageable and my daily life has improved significantly. Amanda also specializes in many different issues, not just anxiety and depression. Issues such as addiction, abuse, LBGTQ and gender identity. If you are looking for a therapist who will be there for you and truly cares and wants to help make a difference in your life. Look no further.”
Hello! I am Dr. Amanda Student, DSW, LCSW, CCTP
I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I hold a Doctorate of Social Work. I also hold a certificate as a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist.
I am originally from Westchester County, NY and moved to the Capital Region in 2015.
I have focused my career on behavioral health since 2012. I have a wide range of experience in a variety of settings and with diverse clients, including both long-term and brief interventions.
I have experience working with children, families and individuals as an agent of support and guidance.
I am currently a Core Adjunct Lecturer in Social Work at Siena College and I serve as the chair of the Siena College Social Work Advisory Board. Here I have worked on creating my own course at Siena on Developmental Disabilitues and furthermore I developed all the curriculum for this course.
I have extensive work working with individuals who have experienced Trauma, who struggle with Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders and Life Transitions. I work with a lot of children and adolescents as well and I have done extensive work with the family court system.
My belief is that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment. I work cooperatively to assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. I strive to make my clients an active part of the therapeutic environment and believe that everyone has the ability to change.
Call Me Now and Make an Appointment
518-730-4295
My Education
2011
Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) (Siena College)
2012
Masters in Social Work (MSW) (Fordham University)
2019
Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) (University of Southern California)
TESTIMONIALS
What Clients Say
“I started meeting with Amanda last Spring at the peak of my anxiety and desperately looking for someone to help me incorporate new coping skills and problem solve. Very quickly, we were able to look at what I thought I needed compared to what I actually needed from therapy. From there, we dove right into doing the work using techniques and coping skills I already had while exploring new solutions.
I was worried about how clinical the process of therapy would feel, but Amanda has done a great job of making our sessions feel human and personable while helping me tackle trauma and anxiety. Amanda finds ways to be both honest and direct while still honoring my feelings and keeping my therapy goals in mind. My schedule fluctuates a lot throughout the year and Amanda has been very flexible with me while scheduling, which I really appreciate!”
“My son started therapy with Amanda about 6 months ago and I honestly don’t know what I would do without the guidance and support she’s given my family. My son truly has a bond with her, cares about his sessions, and genuinely looks forward to meeting with her as he knows he can be himself and always count on her. Her care for her patients far exceeds my expectations and we will continue to use her as my son navigates his issues. We’re grateful to have her as our child’s therapist.”