Amy Yetter
Welcome! I'm Amy, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have an advanced certification in clinical trauma studies and a certification in compassion fatigue. It’s my belief that therapy is a mirror by which we get to see ourselves from a different perspective.
I have an advanced certification in clinical trauma studies and a certification in compassion fatigue.
My focus is creating a safe environment by which to create a trusted therapeutic relationship that can flourish. I use a personalized and eclectic approach with empathy, kindness and respect. All communities are accepted, honored and welcomed: AAPI, BIPOC, ENM, LGBTQI, etc.
First session
During your first session you can expect to get to know my style as your therapist but more importantly to let me know your goals for therapy, as well sharing some relevant information. I will review family history as well as anything you feel comfortable disclosing about yourself you think might help me understand more about you and your needs. We will build a care plan together based off your needs and goals, so you are part of the trajectory of your own care. We will then schedule your next visit and say our goodbyes for now.
Strengths
As a provider, my greatest strengths are building relationships, listening for deep understanding, affirming and validating clients, being direct about challenges and empowering my client to propel change in their lives when possible. I am deeply committed to lifelong learning for my clients. I believe in planting seeds in therapy that bloom sometimes long after our relationship has ended.
Ideal clients
I have extensive experience in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder, autism, and more. I have a special focus on childhood trauma and generational trauma in family systems. I use a wide variety of therapeutic treatments that meet the needs of my clients. I have experience using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Adlerian and many other modalities. Currently, I am accepting individual clients who are 18+.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I've utilized DBT with clients because of its skill building approach, mindfulness practices and tangible tips for emotional regulation skills. It's a fantastic way to monitor your regulation and to create significant and lasting change. I am in the process of getting my certification in DBT currently as well.
Narrative
Narrative therapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that allows clients to rewrite their story, transform negative beliefs and take control to shape their future. Narrative is a strength based approach that focuses on separating ourselves from the problem. It is also a collaborative, culturally sensitive and inclusive approach clients find helpful.
Somatic
Somatic & grounding practices are helpful for individuals that have trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder & complex post-traumatic stress disorder. I use it in many areas of my talk therapy practice when trauma is identified. There is a focus on mind-body connection, regulation of the nervous system, reducing emotional distress and incorporating grounding as part of our talk therapy.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Parts work through internal family systems can be a highly effective and integrating modality where we work to navigate both identification of emotions, belief and roles where we can begin to understand, empathize and develop self-compassion. We seek to develop internal balance, harmony and trauma processing and healing.
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Virtual sessions
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- PennsylvaniaLicense PC014641