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Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

Amy Dowdey

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Intelligent

About me

As a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in trauma-informed and EMDR therapy that empowers you to take control of your mental health. Imagine being able to rewrite the narratives that have held you back—like turning the page on a chapter that no longer serves you. My approach is both holistic and goal-directed, focused on practical solutions and compassionate support. I received my Masters Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2004.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session we will start with brief introductions and then find out what challenges you are currently facing. We can then discuss your history and develop a treatment plan to help you achieve your goals.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have worked with adults and teenagers over the last nine years and have developed a skill set to help identify the cause(s) of your challenges and develop a plan to address them and help you move forward.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with clients who are age 15-64. If you’re ready to embrace change and cultivate a life filled with balance and freedom from trauma, I invite you to reach out. Let’s embark on this journey together, where lasting, positive change is not just a possibility, but can become your reality.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

I identify as

White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

EMDR

EMDR is more than talk therapy alone. It incorporates bilateral stimulation, through guided eye movements, sound or tapping to help the brain reprocess memories. The therapy consists of eight phases that starts with history taking and ends with closure. The core of EMDR takes places in the middle phases. I trained in EMDR in 2018 and have been using it ever since. I am an EMDRia certified therapist. I most often use this therapy to help reprocess traumatic memories, anxiety, PTSD, depression, chronic pain and performance/social anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is a structured form of therapy that helps you understand and change thought patterns and behaviors contributing to emotional difficulties.

Location

Offers in-person in 1820 Preston Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75093, Ste 2200Virtual

Licensed in

Texas

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $150 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 15 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

April 25, 2025

She is very knowledgeable and has helped me work on my trauma and issues in relationships. I would recommend this has been very helpful.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 4 with Amy

Amy Dowdey is fully booked.