Rhona  Amorado
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Rhona Amorado

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
New York Waitlist Online
Forest Hills, Ridgewood Not Accepting In-person
Updated October 8, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Emotion regulation
  • Race & cultural identity
  • Women's issues
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics

Professional statement

Rhona Amorado is a Licensed Masters Social Worker located in Forest Hills, NY. Rhona works with young adults and adults whose lives are negatively impacted by their mental health. Rhona’s clients face challenges with depression or anxiety, which leaves them feeling isolated, like they’re the only ones struggling to get through the day. They feel unmotivated yet constantly search for ways to feel more connected to themselves and others. They feel stressed in their relationships and at work, rendering them emotionally exhausted.

Rhona provides empathetic, nonjudgmental and affirming therapy services. She is a strengths-based therapist who empowers clients to see their resilience as their superpower, which can help them get through difficult times. She offers clients guidance on effective coping strategies through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which also helps them in their relationships. Rhona also provides space for clients to talk through how their past experiences have impacted them and to express the pressures they feel to make everything work in their lives despite feeling detached. Clients leave sessions with Rhona feeling heard, with tools to implement in their daily lives that can help them make lasting change.

Rhona earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University. She also has degrees in law and forensic psychology. Her goal is to show clients that they aren’t alone and that they have support as they work hard towards building the life they want for themselves.


Message to clients

You've been feeling lost and confused. You seem to be standing still while everyone around you is moving; moving on with their lives; achieving their goals; and adjusting well to changes. You feel overwhelmed. Sometimes you're sad. Sometimes you feel angry. You feel stuck; sometimes you even feel broken. You're tired of being tired. I am here to support and guide you in your journey toward creating a life worth living. I offer a safe and judgment-free setting where you can learn about your emotions and be comfortable feeling your feelings.

You do not have to handle life's roadblocks alone. With a gentle approach, I will gladly meet you where you are in your journey. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, and I welcome individuals from diverse cultural & ethnic backgrounds.

I make therapy convenient and accessible by offering both morning and evening hours, virtually and in-person. Call or email today; I'd love for us to chat.


Specialties

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $120 (45min)
  • Sliding scale: $80 - $120
  • Initial session: $120 (45min)
  • Couples sessions: $150 (60min)

Additional session information

Payment options
  • Credit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am - 9pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Forest Hills practice
118-35 Queens Blvd, Suite 400, Forrest Hills, New York 11375
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10am - 9pm
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun 10am - 3pm

Ridgewood practice
10-25 Seneca Ave., Room 4, Ridgewood, New York 11385
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 10am - 8pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Long Island Consultation Center, EHR Specialist/Systems Administrator, 2018 - 2022
Integrity Social Work Services, Psychotherapist, 2022 - 2022
EAC Network, Group Facilitator, 2016 - 2021
Long Island Consultation Center, Intake Coordinator, 2008 - 2014

SUNY Stony Brook University, MSW, 2018
Touro Law School, JD, 2018
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, MA Forensic Psychology, 2008


Licensure

New York: 114927


Languages

English

Tagalog


Client testimonials

"Rhonda is amazing. Just fantastic at really patient and listens so well and gives great constructive advice! Highly recommended!"
- Zencare client • May 2023