I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with over 10 years of experience. I have worked in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Minnesota in a variety of settings, including residential and outpatient treatment centers. Minnesota is where I call home. I currently work as a clinical director for a mental health and chemical dependency residential treatment center in Minnesota.
I received my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Northern Iowa in 2007, majoring in psychology and then received my LADC with Minnesota in 2013. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons University in 2019. In 2019 I also received my Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) before receiving my LICSW in 2022.
My experience includes helping patients with a variety of concerns, including addiction, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, life changes, relationship issues, career challenges, and trauma.
I believe in person centered, compassionate, non-judgmental care. I tailor my therapy approaches and styles to match your individual needs. I include the following therapy styles and modalities into my practice; cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, mindfulness practices, humanistic, psychodynamic, solution focused, and trauma informed care.
I am passionate about serving others because I believe everyone has the capability to heal, recover, and live a meaningful life. I am here to help you achieve your goals.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MN LICSW 28304
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Amy is amazing. I highly recommend her.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Amy for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Amy cares. Amy listens. Amy challenges me. She sends me worksheets to help me work through my emotions and to refer to when I'm feeling anxious. She's a therapist who genuinely cares and isn't just here for a paycheck.
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love how well she listened to me
Written on Apr 28, 2022 after therapy with Amy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes