Therapist
Amy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working in child welfare and mental health. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology as well as a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Louisiana College and a Master of Social Work (with a concentration in Families and Children) from Louisiana State University in 1998. She began her career in the field of child welfare with the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources and later at The King’s Home (formerly The King’s Ranch) helping care for foster teens from hard places. During her career, she has served as a therapist in a variety of settings including non-profit counseling ministry for pregnant teens, private hospital intensive outpatient-day treatment for adolescents and their families, skilled care unit for nursing home patients, and private practice. She also has extensive experience as a health care case manager providing managed care services for mental health patients as well as geriatric, chronically ill and functionally-challenged adults.
Amy offers professional counseling for individuals, teens (ages 13 and up), couples and families experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, divorce, infidelity, addiction, codependence, behavioral issues, adoption and attachment related challenges.
She utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-based strategies, and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) that are individualized to help each person achieve his/her individual goals. Amy is passionate about helping others heal from trauma, improve their overall sense of dignity and worth and improve functioning in their personal life as well as establish healthy boundaries in their relationships.