Licensed to practice in California and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi and Welcome! My name is Amy Childers; I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years of counseling experience. I have experience working with many populations over the years. I am also specialized in the treatment of trauma and offer EMDR treatment. My approach is client centered eclectic, so I collaborate with my client to determine the best treatment approach and goals for success. I utilize Cognitive behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR in my therapy practice. I currently provide therapy to ages 18 and up at this time. I look forward to meeting you.
At the first session I will explain all the therapy basics. Please expect a very laid back approach to getting to know you and your history.
I am very calm and aim to create a safe place and will also use humor to create comfortability in my sessions. I am very familiar with law enforcement and Veterans stressors due to personal life experiences. My father is a marine who was in Vietnam and I have 2 people in my family who are law enforcement. I am capable of assiting you through those dark moments and specially trained to treat PTSD/trauma.
I’m best positioned to serve clients who want a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore difficult emotions and relationship patterns, and are willing to practice skills outside sessions to accelerate progress toward clearer boundaries, improved mood, and healthier connections. I take pride in assisiting young adults with life transitions and stressors. I have experience helping women work the post partum struggles and other women's issues.
Other specialties
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I will help you work through and reframe or redirect negative thinking patterns
EMDR
I will help you identify the negative belief system and past trauma you want to work through
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I will help you learn different emotional regulation strategies and mindfulness strategies