Ammari Edwards, NY LCSW 098744

Welcome—I’m glad you’re here.

My name is Ammari Amani Edwards, LCSW, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with over 12 years of experience providing mental health services in community, behavioral health, trauma-focused, and private practice settings. I earned my Master of Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work in 2016.

I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, burnout, career challenges, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. My background includes providing behavioral health services through the FDNY World Trade Center Counseling Services Unit, supporting first responders and individuals impacted by trauma.

As an Afro-Latina therapist and mom, I bring cultural awareness, lived experience, and appreciation for the demands of caregiving, family life, and balancing multiple responsibilities. I welcome the ways identity, culture, community, and personal history shape your experience.

My approach is warm, collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed. I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, and self-compassion. Together, we can explore patterns contributing to distress, strengthen boundaries, and develop practical coping skills.

Temporary Services: 30-Minute Sessions for 12 Weeks

I am temporarily offering 30-minute sessions through BetterHelp for a 12-week period. We will identify your priorities and focus on manageable goals and skills you can use in everyday life.

Before this period ends, we will review your progress and discuss ongoing support. If you wish to continue working with me afterward, appointments will need to be booked through my private practice, subject to availability and clinical fit. We can also explore other providers or referrals based on your preferences.

Private practice services require separate intake and billing arrangements and are separate from your BetterHelp subscription.

Private Practice Options

Private practice sessions generally last 45–50 minutes:
- Individual therapy: $125 per session
- Couples therapy: $175 per session
- Sliding scale: $70–$100, depending on circumstances and availability
Insurance options are available through Headway, Alma, and Grow Therapy, depending on your specific plan and verified benefits. Verification does not guarantee payment.

You must be physically located in New York during every appointment. Please schedule BetterHelp sessions within BetterHelp; the links below are for private practice care.

Private Practice Booking

SimplePractice:
https://ammari-amani-edwards-lcsw-nyc-est2024.clientsecure.me/

Grow Therapy:
https://growtherapy.com/provider/2xuekdci7o9b/ammari-amani-edwards

Alma:
https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/ammari-edwards/

Headway:
https://care.headway.co/providers/ammari-edwards?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=45059

Educational Resources

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ammari.amani.edwards_lcsw/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ammari.amani.edwards_lcsw

Please use your treatment platform for therapy-related communication.

You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning. I look forward to supporting you in building greater clarity, connection, and self-compassion.

Ammari Amani Edwards, LCSW
Pronouns: she/her
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