LICSW, 16 years of experience
**Only offering Saturday appointments at this time.** Welcome! I'm Amy. I wonder if you ever feel like you are in a thunderstorm with no shelter in sight? Or your worries are so heavy that they spill into your dreams? To be human is to struggle. Maybe you have been struggling for a long time or maybe just a short while. No matter what storm you are weathering, I am here to walk beside you and help you find shelter. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, grief/loss and self worth. Difficulties in life are usually more complex than just falling into one category or another; but know that you are seen. Together, we can find a healing approach that works best for you. There is no judgement here. Only unwavering support and tools to help get you feeling better.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions so you can feel some relief.
I pride myself on creating a non-judgmental and healing environment which will help us become more mindful and connected with your authentic self.
I typically work best with adults and young adults. However, I do have experience in working with children and adolescents as well. I am willing to see children/adolescents on a case by case basis.
You are unique. And therapy methods do not come in a 'one size fits all' fashion. Eclectic therapy allows us to take pieces of many different approaches to find the combination of techniques that are best for you. For example, we might combine the reframing of thoughts (CBT) while noticing the emotions that arise without judgment (DBT) to allow you to heal and alleviate the painful symptoms that you are experiencing.
This type of therapy technique allows us to explore ways for you to process your emotions and experiences through inner child work, art, soul collages, etc. These are a few examples of techniques that have benefited my clients in the past.
It is rare that we are taught how to connect our mind, body, and spirit but it is an essential component of the healing process. I will teach you how to notice and identify how all of these parts of you are communicating with one another.
Grief, no matter the cause, is one of the most painful experiences that we as humans experience. Grief is patient. It will wait for you to notice it. Sometimes it is quiet and other times it is so loud you can barely stand it. I will teach you how to notice the pain without it completely taking over all parts of your life.