Amanda Destefano

Amanda Destefano is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding both LCSW and LICSW credentials. She is deeply passionate about her work, striving to create a warm and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their potential for growth. Specializing in eating disorders, Amanda employs a Health at Every Size approach and is skilled in helping individuals improve their quality of everyday life. With extensive experience addressing anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and various life stressors, she utilizes a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and psychodynamic approaches. Her commitment extends to all levels of care in the treatment of eating disorders, alongside her experience in college mental health at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she supported students facing diverse mental health challenges. Amanda believes in the importance of finding a therapist with whom a trusting and therapeutic relationship can be established, encouraging clients to follow their intuition towards an authentic fit. Her goal is to guide individuals towards reaching their fullest potential.