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Dr. Declan Amadi, LICSW, LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and life change

11 years in practice · based in Nevada · sessions in English, Igbo · online sessions

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About Declan

Dr. Declan Amadi helps people manage stress and anxiety. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

He works with clients who identify as LGBT and people coping with ADHD. Dr. Amadi practices from Nevada and speaks English and Igbo.

He keeps sessions straightforward and personal. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical steps to feel better. He aims to make space for emotional safety while helping clients build skills for daily life.

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Background and approach

Dr. Amadi uses a mix of approaches based on each person’s needs. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at close relationships and how past bonds shape current trust.

He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and actions. His style is collaborative and client-centered. People set goals and he helps them test small changes between sessions.

He pays attention to how identity and culture shape stress, especially for LGBT people and immigrants. With 11 years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Amadi brings experience with complex issues like addiction, chronic illness, family of origin wounds, and communication problems.

He aims to help clients find clearer direction, better coping tools, and more satisfying connections.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Amadi often uses attachment-based work to look at how early bonds shape current relationships; this helps people who struggle with trust, fear of abandonment, or patterns that repeat in close relationships. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Together they decide what feels most helpful and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer several practical benefits. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice interaction skills in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to keep continuity between meetings, send short updates, and fit therapy into a busy day. These options make it simpler to get regular support without major travel or schedule disruption.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD plus related concerns like abandonment and attachment issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and clear goals. Sessions combine listening with skill-building exercises to apply between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 11 years of experience working as a therapist, including work with complex issues such as addiction, chronic illness, and family of origin concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Nevada. The listed credentials are MN LICSW and NV LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Nevada, Minnesota
Languages
English, Igbo

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