About Amy
People often come to therapy because something in life no longer fits.
Sometimes it's anxiety that won't quiet down. Sometimes it's a relationship that feels stuck, a loss that continues to shape the present, or a sense that you've been carrying the same burdens for far too long. Often, people arrive after years of functioning well on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed on the inside.
My role is to provide a thoughtful, structured space where we can slow down, make sense of what is happening, and move toward meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Certified Therapist serving adults, teenagers, military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals seeking deeper trauma-focused work. My approach combines evidence-based treatment with genuine curiosity, practical insight, and respect for each person's unique story.
My work is particularly focused on trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, life transitions, and performance under pressure. I have advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and continue to pursue specialized training in trauma treatment, performance psychology, and nervous system regulation.
Outside of the therapy office, I value meaningful conversation, time outdoors, good books, and the importance of creating space for reflection. These influences shape the atmosphere I strive to create in my work—one that feels grounded, welcoming, and free from unnecessary judgment.
Therapy is not about becoming someone else. It’s about understanding yourself more clearly, resolving what has been holding you back, and moving forward with greater confidence, resilience, and purpose.
If you're ready to begin that process, I look forward to hearing your story and working together.
Education &
Credentials
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), North Carolina
Education
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Professional Certifications
EMDR Certified Therapist
Advanced Training
EMDR for Performance Excellence
Advanced trauma treatment and nervous system regulation
HeartMath Practitioner Training
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT) Training
Areas of Focus
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and depression
Military and first responder populations
Performance enhancement for athletes, professionals, and high performers
Relationship and life transition concerns
How I Work
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. ”
“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”
“I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. ”
“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole life fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.”
“The art of living is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.”
Every person arrives with a unique story, history and set of goals. While no two therapy journeys are exactly alike, I follow a structured process that helps us understand what is happening, identify where meaningful change can occur and track progress along the way.
Understanding the Present and the Past
Our work typically begins with one or two extended intake sessions. During this phase, we explore the concerns that brought you to therapy, your current symptoms and challenges, relevant life experiences and the broader context of your story.
Together, we identify not only what is happening in the present, but also the patterns, experiences and events that may be contributing to those difficulties.
Identifying Themes and Targets
As we develop a clearer understanding of your history, we begin organizing the work in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
For some clients, this means focusing on a specific issue, event or recent experience. For others, it involves creating a broader timeline of significant life periods, relationships or recurring patterns that continue to influence the present.
This process helps us identify specific targets for EMDR and other trauma-focused interventions.
Processing and Resolving
Once targets are identified, we begin deeper processing work.
Using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, we work through experiences, beliefs, emotions and patterns that may be contributing to distress or limiting your ability to move forward.
The goal is not simply to understand what happened, but to help your nervous system fully process experiences that may still be affecting your daily life.
Integration and Growth
Processing is only one part of meaningful change.
As therapy progresses, many clients begin noticing shifts in perspective, increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, healthier relationships and a greater sense of confidence in navigating life's challenges.
Some clients continue with regular sessions during this phase to strengthen new skills and support ongoing growth. Others choose to take breaks between phases of deeper work, allowing time for integration before returning to address additional goals or areas of focus.
Therapy is rarely a straight line. As insight develops, new opportunities for growth often emerge.
Measuring Progress
Throughout the process, we establish clear goals and regularly evaluate progress.
Some changes can be measured through formal assessments and symptom-tracking tools. Others are more personal and subjective—improved relationships, greater confidence, reduced reactivity, increased peace or a stronger sense of direction.
Both objective measures and personal experience matter.
My goal is to help you understand where you started, recognize the progress you are making, and maintain clarity about where we are headed next.