Hi, I'm Amy. Thank you for taking the first step to create change and work toward your goals. Do you feel out of balance and overwhelmed? I am passionate about supporting people to find balance and improve overall well-being. I believe well-being is not only about mental health but extends to physical, spiritual, and financial health since all life areas are weaved together. I believe every person has the ability and power to live their best life. To quote Rumi “The wound is the place where the light enters you” has been a guiding quote to find new abilities and opportunities. Self-improvement requires "doing the work" and reaching out for counseling is the first step in "doing the work". I have 16 years of experience working in community mental health, private practice and facilitating groups and 12 years licensed as a clinician. I earned a BS from North Carolina State University and an MA in Agency Counseling from North Carolina Central University. I take an integrative and holistic approach to counseling focused on mind and body connection. My career has focused on supporting people with substance use disorder and process addictions (gambling disorder), supporting active duty military and their families and working with people who have chronic pain and illness. When not working as a counselor, I take care of my daughter. We enjoy walking, reading board books, playground adventures and toddler-friendly activities.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will spend some time getting to know each and focus on what brings you to counseling. Then we will set goals to work toward during and between sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
CBT Solution Focused Behaviorist approach-change behavior changes how we think and feel Relaxation, Mindfulness Narrative therapy Psycho-education Homework Relaxation/Breathing/Mindfulness Polyvegal Theory Bibliotherapy Seeking Safety-evidence based program
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Strengths: Substance Use Disorder, I am a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and Master Addictions Counselor Gambling Disorder Grief (Completed graduate school internship with Hospice) Career Life Changes and Adjustments Military Issues Chronic Pain and Illness Women's Issues-fertility, pregnancy, post-partum and beyond