About Me
About Amy
Sessions with Me
With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating complex emotional and relational challenges. Early in my career, I focused on mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder. Over time, my practice evolved to focus on compulsive sexual behavior, betrayal trauma, and relationship repair. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT), and a Certified Couples Betrayal Trauma Therapist. I was trained and certified by the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) under Dr. Patrick Carnes in 2008.
Initial sessions are relaxed and conversational. I take minimal notes and focus on listening carefully to understand your concerns. Shame and isolation can become deeply ingrained, especially for those impacted by compulsive sexual behavior. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel supported in exploring difficult emotions like fear, anxiety, vulnerability, and hopelessness.
My style combines insight, compassion, directness, and appropriate levity. I do not provide treatment for sex offenders and am not certified in sex offender-specific treatment. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Shame reduction and Mindfulness-based treatment, to help each individual in a holistic manner. When appropriate, I offer specialized assessments to support the treatment process, including testing, including Sexual Dependency Inventory-Revised (SDI-R), Partner Sexuality Survey (PSS), Post-Traumatic Stress Index (PTSI-R), Money & Work Adaptive Styles Index (MWASI) and Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT).
Credentials & Certifications
Licensed in multiple states including PA, NM and WA
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) -
Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) -
Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT) -
Certified in Couples Betrayal Trauma Therapy (CCERT) -
Experienced in Psychotherapy, Group Therapy & Couples Counseling
