Ammari Amani Edwards LCSW
New York
201.500.8795
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The cultural competent care you deserve!

Healing isn’t linear—but you don’t have to walk the path alone. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, while honoring the strength and complexity of Caribbean cultural and generational influences. I offer support through relationship challenges and life transitions.
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About

11+ Years’ Experience | NYU-Trained | Support for Trauma & First Responders

Welcome—I'm so glad you're here. As an NYU-trained therapist with over 11 years of experience, I offer compassionate support to individuals navigating some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether you're coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity questions, or relationship issues, I provide a warm, culturally responsive space where you can feel truly seen and heard. As a Millennial Afro-Latina therapist and mother, I bring a steady, empathetic presence to our work together. Grounded in my Caribbean roots and lived experience, I approach therapy as a collaborative process—honoring your resilience, helping you uncover patterns, and walking alongside you as you move toward clarity and healing. I specialize in working with adults experiencing: ✔️ Anxiety & depression ✔️ PTSD & trauma recovery ✔️ Suicidal thoughts & substance abuse ✔️ Identity exploration & life transitions ✔️ Relationship challenges ✔️ Parenthood & caregiver burnout 🗓 Session Availability Office Hours Monday–Friday: 10:00- 5:00 PM Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM 💰 Fees & Sliding Scale Individual Sessions: $50 Couple Sessions: $50 Sliding scale available—please inquire. 🏥 In-Network Insurance (via Headway & Alma & Grow Therapy) Accepted Insurance Plans (New York) Active / In-Network (Currently Accepting Clients) Aetna Cigna Oxford (Optum) Oscar (Optum) UnitedHealthcare (Optum) Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York Military OneSource (Evernorth) In Progress (Not Yet Accepting Clients) Optum Medicaid NY (Application submitted 03/04/25 — credentialing in progress, start date TBD) Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Resources for Living EAP Confide Enhanced EAP Optum Live & Work Well EAP Cigna EAP Amazon Benefits EAP Other Accepted Payment Options Self-Pay / Cash GTEB Humana (Medicare) Optional Client-Friendly Version (Shortened) Payment Options Private Pay (Cash) – Available for clients located in New York 📍 Serving Clients in New York Virtual sessions available via SimplePractice (HIPAA-compliant). Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started: 🌿 ammari-amani-edwards-lcsw-nyc-est2024.clientsecure.me 📞 Contact Info Phone: 201-500-8795 Email: ammari.amani.edwards@gmail.com Location: 1 Dock 72 Wy, Brooklyn, NY 11249 🔗 Connect Online: Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1297444 Headway https://care.headway.co/providers/ammari-edwards?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=45059 Alma https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/ammari-edwards/ Better Help https://www.betterhelp.com/ammari-edwards/ LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ammari-amani-edwards-1bb06498 Black Girls Therapy https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/listing/ammari-amani-edwards/ Grow Therapy https://growtherapy.com/provider/2xuekdci7o9b/ammari-amani-edwards Open Path https://openpathcollective.org/clinicians/ammari-edwards/ Calmerry https://calmerry.com/ and then search Ammari Amani Edwards ZocDoc https://www.zocdoc.com/professional/ammari-edwards-lcsw-697853 *Offers Sliding Scale $50 for individual $50 for couples Remote options coming soon * Amwell * Sondermind * Two Chairs
Ammari Amani Edwards
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Services

“I help clients manage anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions."

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Parenting
  • Grief
  • Racial Identity
  • Work Stress
  • Asexuality
  • Burnout
  • Infidelity
  • Self Esteem

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Positive Psychology
  • Breathwork
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Gottman Method
  • Therapeutic Journaling
  • Social Work
  • Psychotherapy
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • GTEB
  • Cigna EAP
  • Optum Live & Work Well EAP
  • Confide Enhanced EAP
  • Resources for Living EAP
  • Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY
  • Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western
  • UnitedHealthcare (Optum)
  • Carelon
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Fees

  • Individual session 45- 60 minute session : $60
  • Late cancel or no show fee: $75
  • Couples session 60 minute session : $70
  • Trauma-Informed Expression Group: $20 - $40
  • Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Group: $20 - $40

Testimonials

“Ammari as our therapist truly is exceptional at what she does. She listens to both my husband and me with such care and gives us the best advice tailored to our needs. Her experience shines through in every session, and I am grateful to have her guiding us. ”

Existing Client on Better Help

“Ms Edwards is competent and knowledgeable and shows compassion. ”

Existing Client on Better Help

“Ammari is supportive, responsive, intelligent and skilled and it has been a pleasure interacting with her ”

Existing Client on Better Help
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