Amani Nyansa
Collaborative LCSW-C and Expressive Arts therapist
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About
Amani Nyansa, MD, LCSW-C, is a licensed clinician and Certified Expressive Arts Therapist who has spent nine years working with individuals and couples in Maryland. She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and career transitions. Amani also focuses on issues around guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, money and financial worries, self-love, and workplace challenges.
Her practice is grounded in a person-centered, collaborative stance that emphasizes meeting people where they are and identifying what matters most to them. As an expressive arts practitioner, she weaves creative reflection alongside conversation to help clients investigate feelings and priorities. Amani works with clients to clarify goals, explore emotional patterns, and build practical steps for daily life.
She aims to create a welcoming, affirming setting in which people feel heard and respected while navigating difficult emotions or life changes. Amani partners with clients seeking clearer direction, greater self-compassion, or support through transitions, offering an approach that balances creative inquiry with grounded problem solving.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCSW-C 24355
- NPI Number: 1801456272
- License: LCSW-C (Maryland)
Online sessions with expressive arts and person-centered care
Amani offers an approach that combines person-centered collaboration with expressive arts-informed techniques. In practice, this means she partners with clients to explore what matters most while incorporating creative reflection as a way to deepen understanding of feelings and values. The style emphasizes listening, shared goal-setting, and adapting work to each person's needs.
Her collaborative method supports people navigating depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and parenting questions, and career concerns, as well as feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and financial or workplace issues. Online sessions are designed to be interactive and tailored, with attention to both emotional insight and practical next steps.
Clients can meet with Amani through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for different styles of connection. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care while engaging in a creative, client-centered process suited to each person's preferences.
How long has Amani been practicing?
Amani has nine years of clinical experience providing mental health services.
What credentials and license does she hold?
She holds MD and LCSW-C credentials. License details: MD LCSW-C 24355.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Amani based?
She is located in Maryland.
What communication options are available?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Amani?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire.