Dr. Amanda Layman

Dr. Amanda Layman is a licensed psychologist practicing in New Jersey (NJ Psychologist 35SI00725300) with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges, bringing an orientation toward understanding patterns in relationships, strengthening communication, and fostering self-awareness. Her approach integrates evidence-informed methods while tailoring care to each person’s circumstances.

Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, ADHD, parenting and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas listed in her practice are attachment issues, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, pregnancy and childbirth, and young adult and women’s issues. She also works with concerns related to LGBT identity, social anxiety, money and financial stress, and efforts to build self-love.

Therapeutically she combines Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create a collaborative environment where exploration, skill building, and practical problem solving are balanced. Dr. Layman centers treatment on respectful listening, personalized goals, and working alongside people who want to clarify next steps in their lives.