Amanda Shafran, MFA, MA, LCAT-LP, ATR-P, EYRT-500

Amanda Shafran, MSA, MA, LCAT, ATR-P, ERYT-500 is an art and yoga psychotherapist and the owner of Therapy Works, PLLC, a private practice in Brooklyn dedicated to integrative, trauma-informed healing through mind-body connection and creative expression. Her journey into wellness began as she navigated personal recovery from chronic pain and injury, discovering the transformative role of yoga and somatic therapy in strengthening the body while cultivating emotional resilience and self-connection.

Amanda completed her advanced yoga teacher training (RYT-500) at ISHTA Yoga under the guidance of global leaders including Alan and Sarah Finger. Rooted in Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda, her work invites individuals to explore embodiment, empowerment, and the subtle layers of their human experience.

A licensed creative arts therapist, Amanda blends psychotherapy with yoga, mindfulness, and expressive arts techniques to support children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical experience spans private practice, community-based mental health, and hospital settings, including her current role as an Art & Yoga Therapist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

Before entering the mental health profession, Amanda built a successful career as a freelance artist and designer. She holds a BA in Drama & Theater from CUNY Queens College and an MFA in Design for Stage and Film from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she was a Dean’s Fellow. She continues to draw from her creative background—recognizing artistry as a vital pathway to healing, expression, and connection across the lifespan.

• New York University - MFA, Design for Stage and Film
• Queens College - BA, Drama, Theater & Dance
• New York University - MA, Art Psychotherapy