Hello! I am Amy Lottes, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Colorado. I am also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I have experience helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, and an array of other issues. My clients like working with me because they feel like we are having a conversation while addressing their issues and working toward their goals. They usually say this approach feels less clinical and intimidating, and as a result, end up making progress faster than they initially thought they would. I view therapy as a process in which the client and therapist work together to determine goals and define success, as well as determine a process for maintaining success. Our work will be geared toward achieving a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. I approach therapy from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, meaning thoughts and beliefs that are interfering with functioning need to be addressed and appropriately changed and/or reorganized for better mental health. I also employ methods from other theoretical approaches as needed and deemed useful. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, I'll get to know you a little better and find out why you are seeking therapy. After the initial session, we will begin to create goals that will guide our therapy sessions. Along the way, we will change or revise these goals as necessary. We'll identify what is not working in your life and then we can work together to help you make changes. I'm a goal-oriented therapist and my clients like that they are able to see and measure results.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have a background in addictions and have worked in different settings such as hospitals, partial hospitalization, outpatient services, and private practice. I have helped clients with many different issues to include depression, anxiety, couples therapy, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and social anxiety.