Do you have a child or adolescent that is suffering from anxiety or depression? Transitions can be difficult and result in symptoms, stress and unhappiness for some youth. I work to help each person get through their challenges and find their strengths. Families can benefit from a therapist who helps them to process their feelings and experiences. Parents can feel overwelmed when their child is suffering.

Do your worries seem endless? Are you struggling to find a sense of inner peace and calm? Life can be extremely overwhelming. It is my hope to support you as you tackle life’s hardships. For over ten years, I have had the privilege of treating individuals, families, and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, infertility, and countless other challenges. Regardless of what has brought you to consider therapy, I believe we can work together to improve the quality of your life.

My role as a counselor is to facilitate a process through which you can make meaningful changes in your life. I believe that all people are capable of change and sometimes need the supportive, non-judgmental experience counseling provides to assist in sorting through life's problems.

Are you feeling stressed, nervous, or down? Not happy in your relationship? Unsure about making a decision in your life? Looking to start living a more fulfilling and happier life? Psychotherapy can help you to discover your inner strengths and gain insights about yourself that can lead you towards achieving your goals in therapy and beyond.

I work with families, individuals, and students to help each person reach their ultimate potential. Whether it be a relationship issue, educational concern, or personal struggle, I believe we truly possess all the necessary power within ourselves to accomplish our goals. I help individuals explore, understand, and harness their unique strengths. Because no two individuals or families are alike, my treatment approach varies depending on presenting concern.

Every client is unique in that they each have their own story, motivations, strengths, & challenges. Therapy is unique for individuals to improve their life. The beauty of therapy is helping a client find their own, unique way to accomplish whatever it is they feel will improve their life.

I assist individuals to identify their self-defeating attitudes by interpreting their early childhood memories. Some common self-defeating attitudes are: there is something wrong with me; I can't have fun; I can't relax. These attitudes are reinforced by self-defeating behaviors. Some common self-defeating behaviors are: Saying yes when you really want to say no; and avoids setting limits with people. The main goal is to challenge and change the self-defeating attitudes and behaviors to healthy attitudes and behaviors. This will enable one to being happy and comfortable and really enjoying life.

I am a clinical psychologist, specializing in health and wellness. I offer a mind-body approach to treatment and believe in the power of understanding how our thoughts shape our physical and emotional health. My goal is to provide a collaborative, supportive atmosphere in which we focus on understanding your strengths and find solutions to living a happier and healthier life. My style is integrative and combines cognitive-behavioral therapies, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. I work with adults and couples.

Often times we look back on our past with disdain and dwell on “what ifs” and fall into second-guessing ourselves. In my work with you, we will focus on how you can accept and make peace with your past, while also learning from past situations. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and can learn to embrace their past as a stepping stone for a brighter tomorrow. My goal is to create an open and safe environment where you can: raise your concerns, fears and needs; become more accepting of yourself; clarify your goals; and determine how you can work to achieve your goals and resolve current challenges.

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. When stressors and complications feel bigger than you can handle, it’s time to seek guidance from someone who can give you the tools you need to work through your concerns. As a therapist, I am committed to helping you find practical solutions and coping skills to deal with difficult emotions.

I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral issues. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, groups, couples, and families. I enjoy working with adolescents and couples. I have a lot of expertise in helping my clients with stress management, self-esteem issues, communication skills, peer conflict, women's issues and men's issues. I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship and I approach each client individually to determine their course of treatment. I also have a degree in Dietetics and understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Life is full of transitions. Whether graduating college, leaving home, starting or ending a relationship, childbirth, career change, bereavement, or aging, such transitions can stir up strong emotions, causing stress and even grief. I help individuals from young adulthood through their senior years who are facing depression, anxiety, and other personal challenges to access the strengths they possess and the skills they need to navigate such struggles with renewed confidence, presence of mind, and embodied capabilities.

Life can cause us to feel lost, hopeless, anxious and stuck. Sometimes we just do not where to go after feeling shell-shocked from the curveballs thrown at us. Sometimes it is hard not to look at life through dark-tinted glasses. I am enthusiastically motivated to help people regain what might have been lost and develop resources to stay afloat. I prioritize collaborating and building a solid alliance with you to explore your goals and to find direction to feel well and do well. I also strongly believe that this is best done in a manner that is true to who you are and directed toward your needs.

It is normal to feel depressed or anxious. However, when our emotionality begins to affect our functioning, it can be unbearable. You don't have to tackle these issues on your own. There is help available.

While in school, I was asked why I choose the field of psychology. I replied, "life doesn't need to be so painful". Finding relief isn't always easy. Life offers us many challenges that are not only difficult to face; but, even more painful to face alone. I am here to offer unbiased support and help processing through and uncover feelings, beliefs, behaviors, and consequences to life's discomforts. I counsel: ADULTS in transition, personal development, trauma, depression, anxiety, impulse, and mood disorders. ADOLESCENCE: social anxiety, ocd, adhd/add, school issues/avoidance, self-harm, and issues with self-esteem.

My goal as a therapist is to help you prioritize yourself in a way that leads to growth and a life worth celebrating. Growth can be as straightforward as learning to cope with a difficult situation, or as complex as charting a brand new life for yourself. Together, we will work to uncover your unfulfilled needs, the related obstacles, and any thoughts and perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. Ultimately, my hope and the focus of our work together is to help you make meaningful changes that are good for you, and those around you.

"Life is full of challenges... it's how you respond to them that makes the difference." - Anonymous No one is exempt from life's challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Whether you're dealing with personal or familial mental illness, feeling sad, unsure of what's next, or like you just can't cope with some of life's struggles, contact me and together we can work towards you reaching your "better!"

The human experience of anxiety is normal and adaptive. We would not be adequately prepared for important challenges in life if we did not experience some anxiety and fear. Anxiety is not longer adaptive when it overpowers the person and creates obstacles and challenges that interfere with daily life. At this point, a diagnosable condition may have developed. I provide specialized treatment for adults with the various anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder (social phobia), generalized anxiety disorder, panic, specific phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I also treat conditions that commonly occur with anxiety disorders like depression or sleep disturbance.

Amy has been providing counseling to children, adolescents, families and couples for over 20 years. Her experience both as a private clinical psychotherapist and a school counselor, has given her expertise in providing a more holistic and integrative approach to therapy. She helps clients find their inner strength to address issues surrounding depression and anxiety, relationship conflicts, divorce crisis, post-divorce recovery, parenting struggles, trauma, autism and ADHD. Parents need to know they are not alone in this process and she helps to link parents to other resources that can help make them feel less alone.

Have you been feeling invalidated, like no one is taking the time to really listen to what you're going through? The most important focus I have for my clients is to ensure I meet them right where they are at, and they feel safe and validated. I provide therapy to help clients across the lifespan achieve a sense of empowerment and motivation. I believe that in order to change problematic patterns, my clients have to have a foundation that begins with validation and encouragement. Working toward therapy goals can feel overwhelming, so it is imperative that my clients know I will be there every step of the way.