Amber Petrozziello, LMHC
Eating Disorder and Body Image Services Director
Therapist in The Flatiron District, NYC
Working With Me
What Empower means to me: Finding fulfillment for your authentic self by taking the necessary first steps to changing your mindset and creating a positive future for yourself.
My Philosophy: It’s not Counselors who do the true work, it’s our Clients. You have the strength inside all along; you just need a supportive hand through it all. And while change itself may seem scary, you don’t have to do it alone. I strive to empower all who enter my office with the tools, knowledge, and ability to create their life worth loving and embrace the shining universe within them.
What sessions with me look like: I strive to promote a counseling atmosphere that is multicultural and intersectional. Even though you might be blaming yourself right now, the truth is that your past trauma and hurt isn’t your fault. Our present is a culmination of our past pain, happiness, failures, and accomplishments, mixed with our biology and environment (including family, friends, and culture).
Let me help you address the past, to improve your present, and build for your future. We do this by working together to process your past, connect with your emotions, find your inner strength, learn skills that help you in your everyday life, and identify your values and goals so you can feel more aligned with yourself.
Our cultural, ethnic, faith, spiritual context, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability or disability, or our social class and more – all create who we see as ‘me’.
The counseling room is a safe space for you to feel free to explore your individual identities and develop a better understanding of yourself and the world around you.
SPECIALTIES
Anxiety
Borderline Personality
Depression
Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
Self-Harming
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
EDUCATION
A.A. (Associates of Arts) in Liberal Arts with Concentration in Psychology
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Psychology and Minor in Social Work
Ed.M (Education of Master’s) in Psychological Counseling
More About Me
From personal situations to situations that were faced by friends and family members; I learned early on that having a supportive and caring environment, an objective person that believes in you and listens can make all the difference.
I was always curious about the human mind, and I had a natural ability to connect with others and listen to their stories as well as be challenging and offer tips and tricks in a validating way. I loved these abilities of mine, and I realized I loved being able to listen to others’ stories.
There was one specific quote that led me onto the path of becoming a Counselor. That quote was by Sylvia Plath in her short story, Initiation. The main character says, “So many people are shut up tight inside themselves like boxes, yet they would open up, unfolding quite wonderfully, if only you were interested in them.”
This led me to wonder. How many people are out there, shut up tight within themselves, with a universe within them waiting to shine?
The answer was… everyone.
I would be happy to answer any questions you have. Please call me for a free 15-minute phone consultation.
Therapy For Life Transitions, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, and Depression
Amber Petroziello provides counseling and therapy services for life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, depression, anxiety, and DBT and Psychodynamic therapy in a NYC group practice in the Flatiron District near Madison Square Park. She also serves the Village, Chelsea, Union Square, the Financial District and the surrounding areas.