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Dr. Declan Amadi

Support for stress, identity, and relationship growth

LICSW, LCSW Nevada

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English, Igbo
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About Declan

Dr. Declan Amadi is a licensed clinician with 11 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and identity-related issues.

Background and approach

He offers an affirming and compassionate therapeutic presence, guiding clients through periods of change, grief, and recovery while attending to issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, communication problems, and the impacts of chronic illness. His practice includes attention to LGBT needs and complex areas like kink and alternative sexuality with sensitivity and respect.

Grounded in evidence-informed methods, Dr. Amadi blends cognitive tools with relational and trauma-aware approaches to support clearer thinking, improved emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships.

He works collaboratively to help clients build practical coping skills, process past hurts, and strengthen self-understanding. Licensed as an LICSW and an LCSW in Nevada and beyond, he emphasizes culturally responsive care and honors each person’s background and values as part of the healing process.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related challenges by teaching practical strategies for coping and problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, helping people address abandonment, attachment concerns, and communication difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathic therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports clients in finding their own solutions and personal meaning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to clarify goals, assess needs, and try methods that fit personal preferences and circumstances, adjusting the plan over time to find what helps most.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for varying schedules and locations. These formats allow continuity of care across different time zones and make it easier to maintain momentum during life transitions or when in-person visits are impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Amadi commonly work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues as well as ADHD and LGBT-related concerns, plus areas like abandonment, attachment, and chronic illness impacts.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a compassionate, client-centered stance with practical, skills-based techniques to help clients understand patterns and build coping strategies.
What is his background and experience?
Dr. Amadi has practiced for 11 years, working with a range of emotional and relational challenges and integrating trauma-aware and relational approaches into his work.
Where is Dr. Amadi licensed and based?
He is licensed with MN LICSW 31954 and NV LCSW 10962-C and provides services while listed as located in Nevada.
What languages does he speak and is international work available?
Sessions are offered in English and Igbo, and he accepts international clients as part of his practice.
Which session formats are offered?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Nevada, Minnesota

Languages

English, Igbo