Amanda Contento
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MA, LMFT
About
I take a member-first approach to OCD therapy. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is a very different form of therapy, but it is the gold standard in treating OCD. We will go at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. The most gratifying part of my job is seeing members progress; I enjoy helping people achieve goals they've set for themselves. Beyond OCD, I have experience working with couples and families. I like helping people improve their relationships and feel a stronger connection.
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About
I take a member-first approach to OCD therapy. ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is a very different form of therapy, but it is the gold standard in treating OCD. We will go at whatever pace you feel comfortable with. The most gratifying part of my job is seeing members progress; I enjoy helping people achieve goals they've set for themselves. Beyond OCD, I have experience working with couples and families. I like helping people improve their relationships and feel a stronger connection.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Empire, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Imagine Health, Independence Blue Cross, Key Benefit Administrators, Partners Direct Health
LOCATION
Accepting members in Connecticut, Florida, New York
EDUCATION
- Sacred Heart University, Fairfield University
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Christianity
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
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Why our members love working with Amanda
P.D.
Jul 30, 2024
Amanda is always great and helps me work through ocd and most importantly recognizing what thoughts are ocd. I am very grateful for her help.
P.D.
Jun 18, 2024
Amanda is very caring and helpful in working through my issues. She has helped me to find ways of understanding my ocd as well as other issues. Amanda has helped me to find solutions that best fit the issues I face and I am so grateful to her for everything.
P.D.
Jan 25, 2024
Amanda is great and helps me to work through ocd as well as difficult family dynamics. I feel heard which is important to me because I am mostly ignored by my family. It was great to talk to her as I am in a happier mood.
P.D.
Nov 29, 2023
Amanda is very patient with me and really listens to what is going on. She makes very helpful suggestions which have helped me to manage some of my obsessions. I am still struggling with OCD however, it is the fault of excess stress. She has helped me to realize that I need to not overwhelm myself.
P.D.
Oct 24, 2023
Amanda is great because she helps me to work through ocd as well as to understand other symptoms of ocd. She has gotten me to lean into the uncertainty which aids in dealing with ocd thoughts.
R.O.
Oct 12, 2023
Already feeling the benefits of therapy with Amanda. She’s great!
P.D.
Sep 19, 2023
She is very good and gave me hope that I may be able to overcome this.
P.D.
Sep 14, 2023
My first session was great and it was nice to get help. Amanda was very kind and helpful. She gave me a great start to the road ahead and I am looking forward to working through my ocd with her. She is very personable and I didn’t feel pressure as I have in the past with others trying to help me.
E.A.
Sep 12, 2023
Amanda is amazing.. She has been working with my 10 year old son. My son is very stubborn and strong minded. Amanda has consistently shown patience and understanding. She meets him where he is at in every session. She has a gift for working with children. I highly, highly recommend her.
A.A.
Sep 05, 2023
I left the session feeling validated!
R.O.
Aug 30, 2023
This being my first session, I felt we needed another hour, but otherwise it went great. I'm looking forward to treatment.
D.W.
Jun 22, 2023
Amanda is wonderful
A.C.
Jun 14, 2023
Amanda is easy to talk to and my daughter feels at ease with her. She looks forward to her sessions with her.
J.V.
Jun 14, 2023
My son’s therapist is extremely on point regarding his symptoms and needs. She provides my son as well as my husband and I with the necessary tools to help him overcome his OCD.
J.V.
Jun 06, 2023
The therapist was very knowledgeable and understood the confusion and frustration my son is feeling. She validated his feelings. She made him feel hopeful.
L.T.
Mar 21, 2023
Logan has been through a few therapists in the past 3 yrs, most recently ERP/OCD treatment residential at Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin. He rated Amanda very highly and is very happy and confident with the choice.
C.D.
Nov 22, 2022
Excellent
C.D.
Nov 14, 2022
Excellent
A.B.
Sep 08, 2022
Making a connection to me is important.I definitely feel seen and heard and knowing a plan is coming is scary but I need to address my ocd anxiety. Amanda is funny! Humor is great! 😊👍👍
R.D.
Jul 12, 2022
Amanda is the best! She always makes me feel seen and heard and offers great perspective and examples to help me see things differently.
anonymous
Apr 28, 2022
Always allows me get out what I need to say and helps me remain rational about what is going on. Breaks things down for me to fully understand and yet not feel silly for asking for a break down. Also has taught me so many tricks to help me and I’ve learned so much about myself.
anonymous
Feb 15, 2022
I have seen many OCD therapists in the past who were passionate about my OCD dx. However, I just started with NOCD the last two weeks and finally feel as though my therapist understands the type of symptoms I am experiencing. I have been very discouraged over the past few years but am hopeful with NOCD as they specialize in my unique pattern of thinking!
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