Hello! I am a California- and Arizona-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with 25 years of experience counseling children, teens, and adults. I have trained and practiced extensively as a cognitive-behavioral therapist, and I also have a passion for mindfulness-based and holistic approaches for greater well-being.
As a recovering worrier and formerly fierce self-critic, I find great peace and joy in Eastern and Western spiritual wisdom. I am happy to offer these perspectives to those who are interested. I also love to share self-compassion and mindfulness approaches to better cope with emotions and to address patterns of thought and behavior.
In counseling, I encourage people to cultivate greater self-acceptance; release themselves from the burden of limiting, distressing beliefs; and find meaning and opportunity in challenging experiences. I offer a Spiritually-oriented, compassionate, research-based, and collaborative approach to counseling.
I have a passion and specialty in assisting adults who are experiencing anxiety and those who wish to be more loving/accepting of themselves.
I also enjoy helping individuals who are seeking deeper contentment or meaning in their lives - people who want to put new perspectives and skills to use, empowering themselves to feel greater peace and joy.
Most of my clinical experience has been in outpatient settings (group and private practice). I have also worked in intensive-outpatient programs, providing cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapy. In addition, I am trained in a dream interpretation model developed at the University of Maryland, for those interested in using their dreams to better understand and enhance their waking lives.
My other professional interests are: astrology, Reiki (Japanese energy healing), and functional nutrition (food for mood).
Personally, I enjoy hiking, meditation, Spiritual talks and films, learning Spanish, and caring for animals. I lived in Southern California for two decades and relocated to Southern Arizona two years ago.
Thank you for viewing my site. It will be a joy to connect with you!
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Depression, Coping with life changes, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
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Amy is a beautiful human. She has helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. Don’t know what I would do without her. Precious friend now and I look forward to every session with her.
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Amy is genuine and truly cares. Amy understands the balancing of listening and adding input when needed.
Written on Apr 09, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 9 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amy has been such a wonderful sounding board for me through one of the most challenging times in my life. She responds quickly, effectively, and provides helpful practices to better myself and understand my feelings on a deeper level. She doesn’t pressure to schedule meetings, she is a fantastic listener and I would recommend her to anyone. Very thankful to have found BetterHelp and Amy!
Written on Feb 22, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is extremely thoughtful, well spoken, well read, and kind. I have been fortunate to have her.
Written on Jan 02, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amy is such a wise and caring soul, I was VERY lucky to get her as my help and refuge through the tough times
Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Amy is truly one of a kind. Very skilled and attentive. She provides excellent communication and understanding from a place of non judgment and compassion.
Written on Jun 26, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Amy listens and has a lot of suggestions for getting you on the right path.
Written on Jun 06, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Talking with Amy is like talking to a long time family friend who will tell you how it is but with love and a gentle approach.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Amy is a fantastic match, I’ve had many many many different therapists over the years but I’ve never had one quite like her! I feel so uplifted and fulfilled after each session. I feel heard and understood, while I also walk away from each session, learning some thing valuable. I’m in a much better place because of the help of Amy! I feel so lucky :)
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Sharing and talking with Amy today gave me the clarity and direction I needed. She listened and I felt validated. I am grateful I reached out for help.
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and sleeping disorders
Very kind
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
I am very happy with Amy Torn she has been so sympathetic, caring, and listens well. She is always giving me new things to try with the situations I bring up in our sessions. I look forward to my appointments every week and am very great full to have her in my life to help me through my time in need
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is kind, thoughtful and makes you feel heard. I do not feel judged to share my story with her and I look forward to speaking with her.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coaching
Amy is incredible! She is very compassionate, caring and a great listener. At the same time, Amy has offered numerous pieces of feedback and tools and readings to assist my journey. I would highly recommend her to any & everyone looking for an incredible therapist.
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I highly recommend Amy!
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
My experience with Amy was great. I already felt much better after the first meeting. She listened and helped find out the reason why i felt that way. She also provided suggestions and methods to help me improve my situation . She always replies my text in within the same day. I like her.
Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Amy is an exceptional therapist. In a time that I was at my absolute lowest, she created a safe space for me to heal. Her perspective and expertise in grief counsel was exactly what I needed. I can not recommend Amy enough.
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
Amy has provided me much need guidance and tools to help me navigate the loss of a parent, raising young children and blending families. I look
forward to our sessions each and every time.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Amy Torn is wonderful! This is my first time and therapy and she has made me feel so comfortable to open up, she gives great feedback, and is very responsive. Highly recommended.
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks
love her! she’s amazing
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
In the short time I have worked with Amy, she has made me feel seen, heard, and honored. I could quickly tell how much she cares about her patients. I was hesitant to try therapy, but I feel grateful to have been paired with such a thoughtful, patient, and professional therapist.
Written on Dec 17, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Amy had been wonderful! She is so kind and understanding, and has some really wonderful tips and insights. I have already recommended her to several people!
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Amy is an amazing support. I had to switch therapists because I moved to another state and I was very scared for not finding someone. Little did I know that I was going to cross paths with Amy. She is an excellent listener, very kind and caring. I feel she truly cares about what I share with her and she takes the time to check in with me. She shares different approaches to the same issues I face which helps me see the situation through many different lenses and thus I can reach to a solution easier. I totally recommend her!
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is a great listener and offers great advice to help me control my anxiety/depression. She’s so easy to talk to and I feel she genuinely cares about my well being. She checks in often and is available often. BetterHelp did a great job at matching me with Amy!
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Only a few sessions in with Amy but I’m so appreciative of her listening, understanding and how she presents solutions or ideas. Excited to keep meeting with her.
Written on Aug 12, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
The counselor is an expert in her field. She’s an amazing listener, nonjudgmental, caring and relatable. She responds great to diversity.
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
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