Over the past three years Amy has worked with a large number of teenagers, both in residential treatment centers and in the public school system. She’s passionate about giving people the tools they need to make good decisions and to cope with difficult feelings and circumstances. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, identity issues, LGBTQ communities, and faith transitions. She is trained in the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play and Experiential Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solutions-Focused therapy. In her Masters program she focused on art and exposure therapy as a treatment for adult couples struggling with body shame and problematic pornography use. Amy’s interests include preventative mental health treatment and psychoeducation around healthier parenting approaches. She wants to help people get to the root of what troubles them and thrive in the midst of their challenges to live more authentic lives. Amy is a mother of four so has a lot of real-life experience with children.