Amy’s Philosophy
Profound healing can happen by exploring how we are currently relating to symptoms and narratives. I love to incorporate mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and humor into my practice. In my opinion, therapy should be collaborative and client-led, and it absolutely does not have to be focused on past traumatic stories for healing to occur.
What Makes Me Different - My Approach To Helping
Hi! I’m Amy, and I’m glad you're here. I specialize in helping individuals and couples heal from trauma, navigate life transitions, and process loss. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or the lingering effects of relational or developmental trauma, I’m here to help you navigate these challenges with compassion and support. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. Together, we’ll work toward reclaiming your sense of aliveness, purpose, and connection.
I work primarily through two powerful therapeutic models: the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) and Somatic Experiencing (SE). NARM helps uncover how relational trauma shapes your sense of self and relationships, guiding you to release outdated patterns and reconnect with your authentic self. SE, on the other hand, focuses on the body’s ability to release stored tension and trauma, restoring balance, reducing stress, and creating a greater sense of safety.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) with over four years of clinical experience, I’m a NARM Certified Therapist and have recently completed the two-year NARM Master Therapist training. I also serve as a training assistant for NARM’s international programs, helping to educate and train therapists around the world. In addition, I’m pursuing certification in Somatic Experiencing, a 3 year advanced trauma-healing modality that integrates the body’s natural capacity for self-regulation.
Together, NARM and Somatic Experiencing offer a holistic approach to trauma recovery, addressing both emotional and physical healing for lasting transformation.
For more information about these modalities, feel free to explore the following resources:
“Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.”
- Peter A. Levine