Ammari Edwards

Collaborative, evidence-based clinical social work

LCSW New York

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Ammari

Ammari Edwards is a New York licensed clinical social worker with more than 11 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, career challenges, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She combines a foundation in clinical social work from New York University with practical experience gained over more than a decade, including work with World Trade Center first responders through the FDNY that informed her understanding of trauma and resilience.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, and she shapes treatment plans to match each person’s values and goals.

Ammari draws on a range of evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered approaches to help people reframe unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships. She offers an empathetic, strengths-focused stance intended to support practical change as well as deeper self-understanding.

Whether someone is facing mood symptoms, panic attacks, issues with connection or communication, or life adjustments like pregnancy and childbirth, her work seeks to empower clients to move toward clearer priorities and more manageable daily functioning.

Evidence-informed approaches and flexible online care

Online work with Ammari emphasizes practical, skills-based methods that translate well to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reframing unhelpful thoughts and developing concrete strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and panic. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and build psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action, which can be useful for coping with life changes and persistent distress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection and relatedness to improve communication, trust, and emotional regulation in relationships.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist will listen to a person’s priorities, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what proves most helpful. This iterative, person-centered stance aims to match techniques to individual needs rather than applying a single model automatically.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. These formats support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and options that accommodate different comfort levels with live conversation versus messaging.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ammari commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, career challenges, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as attachment concerns, codependency, panic, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing respect and sensitivity while tailoring plans to individual values and goals.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of clinical experience and has worked with World Trade Center first responders through the FDNY, which contributed to her trauma-informed perspective.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York under NY LCSW 098744.

Which languages does she use in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the listed options.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English