Amy has always had a passion for respecting and understanding others. This is reflected in her genuine compassion, concern, and dedication for those with whom she works. Amy meets each client with fresh eyes, eager to learn their story and collaborate with them to help make the changes they are seeking. Amy is skilled at connecting and empathizing with others. She enjoys listening to others, developing a trusting relationship, and assisting individuals in their work to become their best self. Amy quickly responds with a holistic, goal-driven approach to address challenges impacting self-esteem, performance, relationships, and happiness.
Amy graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Bachelor’s of Social Work. She went on to complete a Master of Social Work degree at Aurora University in Illinois. Amy has focused her career and continuing education on treating individuals with anxiety, relational issues, sports performance concerns, attention and concentration difficulties, and empowering women, teens, and young adults. Amy is also a strong, educated, advocate for individuals who face cultural diversity challenges and racial and gender inequalities.
Amy utilizes knowledge from a variety of theories and provides her clients with cognitive and behavioral tools and skills. Amy’s work draws upon the skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Strengths, Family Systems/Systems, Solution-Focused, Psychodynamic, and various Relaxation, Art and Music Therapies.
Amy has over 20 years of experience working as a Social Worker. In that time, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families, assisting clients to persevere through adversities and celebrate triumphs. Amy has worked as a school social worker, and on various outpatient mental health teams at Rogers Memorial Hospital and North Shore University Health Systems. She started her private practice work in 2008.
Areas of specialty:
-Anxiety Spectrum Disorders including treatment of generalized &/or specific anxiety, social, panic, phobias, OCD
-Racial and Gender Inequalities
-Sports Performance Challenges
-Adjustment and Major Life Transition challenges
-Parenting -Depression and Loneliness
-Relationship challenges
-Self Esteem, Self Image, and Confidence concerns
-ADHD &/or Impulse Control
-Grief and Loss
-Stress Management
-Substance Abuse/Dependence and Relapse Prevention
