Amanda Dafoe, LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
(508) 392-5884 — call or text to inquire about openings
My Treatment Focus
I work with adults 18 and older navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, and PTSD. My approach draws on EMDR, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, AEDP, and attachment-based and parts-informed work — evidence-based methods I combine to fit each person's needs.
Sessions are available via telehealth. Browse the articles and videos to get a sense of what our work together might look like.
"Every individual has the potential for change and healing."
My Approach
I believe that every individual has the potential for change and healing. My philosophy centers on creating a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings and rediscover the true self that exists in all of us.
Healing the pain that comes when we lose sight of who we really are using the power of self determination to guide us in the process is my primary focus.
Learn more about the bottom-up approach for therapy
About Me
In addition to being in private practice since 2018, I have over 20 years of experience working in various outpatient community mental health settings.
Providing substance abuse treatment, anxiety treatment, and working with children and families, as well as offering social work supervision, has contributed to the values and skills I use in my work with clients. I look forward to helping people and am most energized by those who are ready to experience an improved sense of self.
New address as of May 1, 2026 — 20 Main Street #3, Northborough, MA 01532
Privacy and Safety Disclaimer
I'm glad you're here. I have created this website to provide a place for people to read about topics in mental health that may be of interest or be a source of support for managing distress.
It's important to remember this is not meant to be a way to communicate urgent needs or to get help in an emergency. If you are in need of urgent mental health care, you are best served calling a local crisis support hotline, such as Advocates, Inc. at 1-800-640-5432, dialing 988 for the Suicide and Crisis lifeline, or by going to your local emergency room.
The information on this website is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help from a qualified professional or emergency services.