I have been practicing mental health and substance abuse counseling for 29 years. I believe that my approach is warm and passionate. I believe that therapy is a collaborative approach between the therapist and client. My specializations and experience include working with clients with addictions, depression, work related issues, mood disorders, anxiety, self-worth/self-esteem issues, family conflict and other issues. In my years of treating various clients, I have found that one major similarity is how unkind clients can be to themselves as compared to how they are to others. My goal is to help them see how they manifest this lack of self-compassion and self-love. By empowering clients to be aware of this behavior and other unhealthy behaviors, clients make better decisions, engage in healthier relationships, and see the world in a more positive way. I hope that I will have the opportunity to share this experience with you.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Hoarding, Jealousy, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Phobias, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy
MD LCSW-C 07747
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Thank you for being my therapist
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have only had one session so far, but I like Amy’s approach. She keeps me focused and doesn’t let me grovel. Then she pushes me along to more productive thought patterns.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 1 month
Just getting started and so far so good. Now if only our schedules will find reasonable time to sync up
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Amy is always in your corner. She asks the questions that you need to be asked and tells you truths that you NEED to hear. Amy truly helps her clients grow and encourages self love. Amy changed my life.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amy really hears me. Amy tried to understand me, and she successfully reached an understanding of my story and why I feel the ways I do. It only took a few sessions, and now I’m really working on myself in what feels like such an easy way. Amy is careful, caring, and puts a lot into perspective. A master of her craft! I am really grateful I was matched with Amy.
Written on Dec 04, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ms Amy is doing a great job and helping me.
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd