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Meet our Clinicians

Amanda Beneker, LICSW/LCSW

Amanda Beneker, LICSW/LCSW

Amanda Beneker, LICSW/LCSW

Welcome!

I’ve been in the field of social work since 2011 and have been providing therapy since 2017. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside clients through deep pain, powerful growth, and meaningful healing.

I specialize in working with the parts of you that may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, or just the weight of everyday life, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m especially passionate about inner child work—helping clients reconnect with and care for the younger, often unheard parts of themselves.

In therapy, I blend evidence-based approaches like IFS, CBT, and DBT, but more than anything, I focus on creating a space that feels safe, affirming, and genuinely compassionate. My goal is to meet you where you are, support every part of you, and help you move toward a place of deeper self-understanding and resilience.

I work with adults, teens, preteens, couples, and families. I welcome clients of all identities, backgrounds, and life experiences.

If you’re ready to begin—or even just thinking about it—I’m here. Healing is possible, and you deserve support that honors your whole self.

Ashley Igartua, MSW

Amanda Beneker, LICSW/LCSW

Amanda Beneker, LICSW/LCSW

Hi, I’m Ashley — a therapist who believes that healing begins when we feel truly seen and heard. I work with teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the everyday complexities of being human. I especially love supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients as they reclaim their stories and reconnect with their sense of self.

My approach is grounded in compassion and curiosity. I blend evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT with deeper, holistic methods like Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and person-centered work. Therapy with me is a collaborative space — we go at your pace, honoring your lived experience while building tools for growth and resilience.

I became a therapist to hold space for people in the moments they need it most. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, feel more grounded in your body, and move toward the life you want with greater ease and self-trust.

All sessions are currently offered via telehealth, with a waitlist for in-person availability.

Emma Doherty, MS

Amanda Beneker, LICSW/LCSW

Emma Doherty, MS

 Hello! 

I am a mental health clinician with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University. My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Strengths Focused Therapy which is tailored to a client’s individual needs and personalized for you! I focus on providing both a safe and collaborative environment where together we work on how your experiences may shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; as well as using strengths that already reside within to uplift you! I have experience working with adults and young adults working to improve on anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, transitions, etc. I have experience working with both LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent populations. I welcome clients of all identities, cultures, backgrounds, etc. I’m here to meet you where you are in order to support and uplift you to become your best self possible!

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