Amy Laverty, LCPC - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Amy Laverty

Amy Laverty

(she/her)

LCPC
20 years of experience
Virtual

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois. I received my Masters degree in 2000 and have been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. I am committed to helping adults, young adults, adolescents and older adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, mood disorders, and stress management issues. I am looking forward to working with individuals who need support and compassionate care!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality so we will work together to gain a full understanding and full assessment of what they want to accomplish in therapy

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strengths include my honest and caring approach in working with people, I am easygoing, and I have always had a strong desire to help others.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with adults and adolescents who are struggling with increased stress, anxiety or depression and want to really meet clients where they are at and help them feel more balanced, meet goals they create, and to live a full life without feeling stuck, overwhelmed and anxious. I want to help individuals realize they have the strengths needed to do the hard work!

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is an evidence-based practice I employ with clients to guide unhealthy thoughts and behaviors

Compassion Focused

Helping clients become more aware of self-compassion is a priority in therapy

Trauma Informed Care

Taking a Trauma-informed approach to helping others is necessary to provide a safe space for all in therapy session

Grief Therapy

Grief is a major component of our lives so working with grief in therapy is necessary

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I have spent most of my career working with those in crisis and providing a humanistic approach is key to developing a supportive and therapeutic alliance with the client