Amanda Zaski, LCSW
Therapist / Senior Clinician | azaski@3rdwavetherapy.com| 919-886-4052
Many of my clients come to therapy already knowing why they feel stuck. They’ve thought about it, talked about it, maybe even been in therapy before. They’re ready for something deeper.
I specialize in EMDR Intensives, extended sessions that give us more time to focus on the experiences, beliefs, and patterns that are still getting in the way. Instead of stopping just when we’re getting somewhere, we have dedicated time to do the work you actually came to therapy to do.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, perfectionism, people pleasing, neurodivergence, pregnancy/postpartum, and major life transitions. I often work with women and neurodivergent adults who are used to holding a lot together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed or stuck underneath.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Along with EMDR, my approach draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to provide practical tools and strategies. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), or “parts work,” to help you understand and care for the different aspects of yourself with compassion.
Whether we work together through an EMDR Intensive or traditional therapy, the goal is the same: less time circling the problem and more movement toward the life you actually want.
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Neurodivergence
Grief & Loss
Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum
Women’s Issues
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Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts, University of North Carolina at Greensboro -
As a Senior Clinician here at Third Wave, my work focuses on trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, OCD, grief, and major life transitions. I specialize in EMDR, EMDR Intensives, and somatic approaches, helping clients process difficult experiences, shift long-standing patterns, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels more embodied and sustainable.
My broader clinical experience spans outpatient mental health, healthcare, community, and home-based settings, with extensive experience supporting autistic and neurodivergent clients as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
My background also includes work and clinical training within the Duke University Health System, including Duke Center for Autism, Duke Children’s Evaluation Center, Duke Children’s Primary Care, and Duke Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic, as well as UNC Physicians’ Network.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
North Carolina State Health Plan
