Hi! I'm Amy and I'm a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. Along with my Master's of Science degree in Counseling Psychology, I have a post-master’s veteran behavioral health certificate. Over the past 8 years, I have worked across a wide spectrum of clients. I have experience with anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance use disorders, anger management, family conflict, crisis intervention, goal setting, and with clients just wanting to optimize their mental health.
My personal approach to therapy is to create a partnership with a client working towards the goals the client wants to achieve. From the first conversation until the end, I maintain unconditional positive regard towards my clients. I believe therapy can be both about coping skills and achieving goals, but also about the process of discovering yourself through talk therapy. I utilize cognitive-behavioral approaches, dialectical behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques depending on individual needs of clients.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MO LPC 2014027995
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Amy is amazing. I haven’t worked with many other therapist so maybe I don’t have much to compare her to, but for me, that doesn’t matter! Jumping into therapy for me was scary. I was of the opinion that therapy was for people that needed serious help, but I was tired of just feel “off” mentally and emotionally after a few rough years of life. After I took a chance and Amy and I matched and started working together, I could tell right away that it was a good fit. She understood right away where I was coming from and reassured me that it was okay if I didn’t really understand why I jumped into therapy. After a few months working together I can attest that Amy understands how to challenge my thinking on life situations but does it in a very gentle and supportive way! Not once in the few months we’ve been working together have I ever felt like she was being negative towards me, my thinking, or reactions to situations. She helps tackle the “big” stuff in life in small bit size chunks, making the big things less overwhelming. She offers encouragement when warranted and meets you where you are without judgement. Not only does she help through talk therapy but she coaches you through learning new methods to process thoughts and emotions; skills I didn’t realize I didn’t have a great handle on until starting therapy. Definitely would recommend Amy to anyone looking to step into therapy, even if just to help gather your thoughts and get a better handle everyday life.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and adhd
She’s amazing!
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amy is so great to work with. She guides me through our discussions in a gentle and respectful manner, and is very flexible in addressing issues as they come up.
Written on Jun 17, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Amy has been a gift in my life! She has helped me in innumerable ways and is always willing to meet me where I am.
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amy has been a constant support for me since I started seeing her a few months ago. She has been helpful in understanding my body and my response systems. I am extremely grateful for having her as my therapist!
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amy is extremely good at wading through all the BS that I'd usually throw up in front of my problems and keeps me focused on the progress that I can make in any situation. She's also very mindful of my limits, in energy and emotions, and does a good job keeping the progress we make realistic and pragmatic. I highly recommend Amy for anyone who has had an unconventional life and want to do better in it.
Written on Jan 30, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem