Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. My name is Amy, and I hope I can help in some way as you heal.
I am a Master’s level, licensed psychotherapist with a board certification as a clinical supervisor. I have more than 16 years of experience providing therapy as I approach two decades of post-graduate education in the field of counseling psychology.
Psychotherapy is my lifelong passion, alongside the value & commitment
I feel for motherhood. I am intensely grateful for both of these roles!
If you're interested in details of my clinical vision, career history or if you believe I could help, please keep reading for an overview.
Although conceptualizing a practitioner's theoretical style tends to be a known challenge in the psychology field, I am thankful for any time you choose to spend with my words.
I find that closest to my heart in my purpose as a therapist is my own intention to hold myself accountable just as I do my clients.
Any abilities are highlighted by my own love, respect and lifelong passion to help others grow-heal & change.
Using a natural ability to create empathic connection-I am committed to the same values used in all clinical expectations for clients as a daily practice for myself in my professional and my personal life.
In addition to providing psychotherapy, I supervise clinicians as they complete licensure. From the self-discovery through my own mentorship, I found that my dream to formalize and provide clinical supervision ultimately intensified my love and commitment to the field of psychotherapy.
My partnership with Betterhelp allows me to use a collaborative approach as independent practitioner. Focusing on smaller caseloads, I am able to commit to the needs & well-being of each client. This allows me to individually personalize each therapeutic process.
Most noted from the feedback of clients, I am attentive, nurturing, flexible, knowledgeable and direct in my communication.
I find that authenticity is essential to my identity, just as transparency underlies the role as a therapist. I strive to prioritize the practice of grace, using fairness in expectations as I model personal accountability in a fundamental way. Reciprocal respect and mutual acceptance is foundational in all relationships!
My theoretical style & philosophical approach has evolved over many years of formal practice. Using most often the evidence-based techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness & Internal Family Systems. At times relying on the use of Solution-focused CBT, TF-CBT and/or trauma-informed techniques.
Naturally we develop our skills through hands-on experience, but only intuition & knowledge hold a therapist's intrinsic ability to know best technique and framework for each present moment.
With specialized understanding in trauma recovery, I believe that YOU are the expert of your story, and only YOU hold the power to transform your life. My therapeutic role in this partnership is as valuable as YOUR effort. Your openness, honesty and responsibility of your growth & healing are fundamental to this process. I am able to provide support, validation and accountability as a guide. The process of these elements require an inherent balance.
My faith adds a layer of unique impartiality to my role that is important to acknowledge. My spiritual beliefs intertwine with a self-awareness that transcends all mind, body and soul connections. I strive to navigate all relationships using reciprocal trust & mutual respect. Through this delicate spiritual balance, I believe all humans are capable of change-just as all attachments are repairable.
Using the structure of standard practice and evidence-based technique; only licensed therapists possess the exclusive legal responsibility, training and experience combined with ethical ability to provide safe, legitimate medical treatment. Verifiable benefit has been shown with the commitment of practice with a licensed practitioner.
My ultimate priority as a licensed psychotherapist is to provide the emotional safety that ensures healing.
NO obstacle is superior against the profound strength of human connection & individual willpower! An OPEN heart is the ONLY requirement!
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Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
OK LPC LPC05248
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Amy Phelps. 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.
I've been seeing Amy for well over a year now I think & she is fantastic! She mentioned once how, no matter how often we get sidetracked, she makes sure that it always helps me. I appreciate that because I tend to get distracted easily and enjoy those side conversations. I thought that just spoke so much to how much she cares about her clients that she's more focused on how we spend our time productively than I am :) Highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Amy is a wonderful thoughtful therapist. She is flexible with scheduling and always there when needed for emergencies. She is open minded with great advice and techniques.
Written on Dec 08, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have made more progress with Amy than I have in years. She understands my goals, needs and provides me the tools I need to keep moving forward in my journey. She provides a safe, trusting environment. I have never felt so confident with a therapist before her.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue