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Headshot of Ms. Amanda Calandro Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ms. Amanda Calandro

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in Connecticut and Rhode Island
Headshot of Ms. Amanda Calandro Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanLGBTQA+ Ally
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyAdolescent mental healthPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)StressWomen's issues
General Expertise
DepressionRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemSexuality Based IssuesADHDAddictionAbuse/Survivors of abuseAttachment issuesCollege & graduate student issuesCommunication issuesFamily issuesLGBTQIA related issuesLife transitionsMood disordersPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesPsychological evaluations & testingTraumaVeterans' issuesMarriage issues
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyPsychoanalysisMindfulness PracticesEclectic TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyFamily Systems TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyFeminist TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyParent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)Psychoanalytic TherapyPsychological Testing and EvaluationTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Solution-Focused Brief TherapyCompassion-Focused TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapyPositive PsychologyPsychodynamic TherapyRelational TherapyStructural Family Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaBlue Cross Blue Shield of MassachusettsCarelon Behavioral HealthOptumUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$180
Individual Therapy:$135
Child Counseling:$125
Professional Background
LicensureConnecticut, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 012298Rhode Island, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, isw04145
Training/CertificationsCertification: Focused Area of Study in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Cognitive Behavioral TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral TherapyChild and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment
Education
University of Connecticut , Master of Social Work, Clinical Social Work, 2013 — I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut, where I specialized in Clinical Social Work. During my graduate training, I also pursued a focused area of study in mental health and substance use, providing me with additional skills to support clients facing a range of challenges — including those where mental health and substance use intersect. My approach is rooted in evidence-based, trauma-informed care, meaning I draw on proven methods while recognizing how past experiences shape the way we think, feel, and cope. I work collaboratively with clients to build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, and create positive, lasting changes that feel meaningful in everyday life. Above all, I am committed to offering a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth can truly take hold.
Western Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Arts, Social Work , 2008 — I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Western Connecticut State University in 2008, graduating cum laude. I was also a member of Phi Alpha, the Social Work Honor Society, which recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to the values of the social work profession. As a senior, I had the opportunity to lead a community organizing project focused on raising awareness around the Darfur genocide — an effort that also raised funds to help build fresh water wells and rebuild schools for those affected. My undergraduate studies introduced me to core social work principles, mental health, advocacy, and social justice — laying the groundwork for the clinical career and values-driven practice I have built in the years since.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Ms. Amanda Calandro, LCSW, LICSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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