Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 42 ratings

Amelia Johns-Riley

LCSW, 7 years of experience

Warm
Humorous
Authentic
Virtual
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About me

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia. I received my Masters from Georgia State University (Go Panthers!) and have been practicing for 6 years. I help young adults and adolescents struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, and life transitions become the best versions of themselves. I have a particular passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma- both past and present.

Get to know me

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

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing and what you would like to get out of therapy. I believe having a good connection with your therapist is one of the best indicators that positive change can occur. Without trust, communication, and vulnerability no relationship can thrive.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My goal is for every client to walk into a session with me knowing they can pick up the hard stuff during our time together and leave it there until next time. Not all sessions are heavy and scary. I like to incorporate humor, music, and art to connect.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

We all have experienced life events that seem to shape and make us who we are today. The negative experiences we've had can hinder us from living a full life and being the best versions of ourselves. My goal is to partner with clients to tackle these big scary experiences that hold them back in a safe and supportive environment.

Specialties

Top specialties

Other specialties

Child or Adolescent

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I like to utilize CBT as a more in-depth talk therapy that helps clients process various situations/ experiences, their reactions to said experiences, and how that shapes their current life/ actions/ reactions.

Trauma Informed Care

I utilize trauma informed care in my everyday practice as well as my personal life. Approaching therapy from a trauma-informed lens helps to meet clients where they are without judgement or unrealistic expectations.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I find so much value in the Internal Family Systems model for working with clients who have experienced trauma.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 42 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

February 10, 2025

She is very nice and listened to me on every level. I appreciate that so much. I am looking forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Amelia