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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders from Simmons College School of Social Work in Boston, MA. I have experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults and young adults struggling with co-morbid mental health and substance use disorders. I have a a passion for continuing education and I enjoy learning about new techniques and research to provide evidence-based treatment and best practices.
I have various training and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My approach to therapy is working with my client as a collaborative team in order to best achieve my clients goals. I believe it is important to leave therapy feeling empowered and equipped with the tools necessary to move forward.
It takes courage to reach out for support and I hope I get the honor of working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TN LCSW 6915
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amy Narusas. 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 has helped me with my depression and anxiety. She has given me more tools in my tool box that I never thought I could have to help me get through the struggles I have gone through. She has also helped me in gaining confidence in myself in the goals that I want to achieve to better myself.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I feel like I really lucked out with Amy. She is incredible at her job and so talented! I feel confident in our conversations and the information I take from them. It is presented in ways that leave you thinking. I find myself doing things and reflecting back on a situation we talked about to realize how I am handling it differently. I strong recommend Amy!
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Amy is an amazing therapist! She is insightful and a very good listener. She always provides practical knowledge that can be applied to my every day life. I appreciate her gentle nature and how easy she is to talk to. I highly recommend Amy!
Written on Jan 21, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Yo dude, Amy is the best!!! Don’t know what I’d do without her!
Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Amy is a wonderful therapist to have when you need it most. She’s super responsive, incredibly understanding, and very helpful in dissecting and unfolding your thoughts and feelings that you’ve been tangled up in. Always ready to listen and shows compassion and kindness with every session. Couldn’t recommend anyone else for therapy!
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Having not been consistent with therapy in the past, this platform and therapist has made it easier and more helpful overall
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem