| Occupation | Psychiatrist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MD — Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy |
| Registration | New York State Medical License (MD287654) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Dr. Amanda Foster — New York-licensed psychiatrist and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist based in New York City. She specializes in racial trauma, minority mental health, and mood disorders. Dr. Foster is a leading voice in culturally responsive mental health care and works extensively with BIPOC clients navigating systemic stress and intergenerational trauma.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Racial trauma & discrimination stress | EMDR, Psychodynamic |
| Intergenerational trauma | EMDR, Psychodynamic |
| Major depression & bipolar disorder | CBT, Psychodynamic |
| Anxiety disorders | CBT, EMDR |
| Identity & intersectionality concerns | Psychodynamic, EMDR |
| Workplace microaggressions & burnout | EMDR, CBT |
Dr. Foster practices culturally responsive, trauma-informed psychiatry. She understands that mental health cannot be separated from social context and that healing must address both individual psychology and systemic factors. She integrates EMDR for trauma processing with psychodynamic psychotherapy for deeper exploration of identity and relational patterns.
She offers in-person sessions at her Manhattan practice and telehealth for clients across New York State.