Amy Lynch (she/her), LCSW
Welcome fellow wild seeker, I am so glad you are taking steps towards healing and growth and would be honored to work alongside you. I approach healing with a warm, easy-going yet practical presence. I take ample time getting to know you, your unique strengths and your story. I work alongside you as you discover what is blocking you from experiencing joy, health, and meaning in your life, such as interpersonal relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, and difficult life transitions.
It is hard to feel stuck and I believe in the power of self-awareness and self-exploration and believe we can all find deep meaning in sharing our struggles, victories, and discoveries. I truly enjoy helping others not only be curious about why they do certain things or think in a certain way, but also to accept themselves and learn to integrate their complete being so that they feel whole and complete (even when-especially when-it feels messy, chaotic and like you are not enough)! I also find it imperative to acknowledge, discuss, and recognize the impact of trauma on our lives, specifically the traumas we experience in our childhood, and the trauma of destructive systems such as capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy on our emotional and psychological state. To acknowledge and be curious is imperative in integrating, healing and incorporating healthy ways to cope and thrive.
The modalities I use are very strengths based and include DBT, CBT, Daring Way practices, narrative therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion, as well as incorporating a variety of spiritual practices including mindfulness, tarot card pulls, ritualization, and somatic spiritual practices. We choose methods that will help you achieve your unique goals and intentions and check in regularly how the process is unfolding.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked in a variety of settings with people of all ages and experiencing a variety of circumstances. From community based mental health to in-home support to managing multiple clinicians and programs, to now providing therapy through my own private practice, Wild Open Joy, I have dedicated my professional career to support people in their journey of self-discovery, healing and living well.
Personally I am a joyful, self compassionate survivor of severe childhood trauma, a seeker of truth, a maker of messes, and believe in the integration of healing and humor, finding radical joy and laughter in the big and small and give myself radical permission to be intuitive and creative through my personal rituals, earthy daily practices, and writings. I live in the Denver metro area with my very loud brood--my partner, 3 small kiddos, 1 old dog and a sweet little kitty.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LCSW CSW.09924035
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amy Lynch. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Amy is absolutely wonderful! I love her energy, worldview, values, and perspectives. She is an amazing person to talk to and has made me feel heard and understood in just the short amount of time we’ve been working together. I’ve had plenty of therapists throughout my lifetime, but Amy is by far the best. She is very thoughtful, receptive, and considerate. It is so nice to finally feel like I can speak openly with someone without worry of judgement. On a scale of 1-10, Amy is 100!
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd