A Space for you to Process, Heal and Grow

My priority is to create a safe space for you to be yourself without judgment. Trust, honesty, and a willingness to work are important to the therapeutic relationship. I rely on empathy, compassion, and respect in our work together.

About me

My name is Amy and my pronouns are she/her/hers.

You will always see me if you work with me, but you may also meet Bunny, my chihuahua mix pup. She is a love, takes her job seriously, but can always be crated or not join us if you prefer a dog-free session.

I received my master’s in Counseling Education with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Southern Maine. My bachelor’s degree is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

My previous careers led me to counseling. Working in the food service industry taught me to manage my time under pressure. As a reporter and magazine food editor, I learned how to listen and retell a story accurately. As a nursing assistant, I cared for people respectfully, compassionately, and with dignity. I try to incorporate all of these skills to provide unconditional compassion, acceptance, and a safe space for my clients to grow and heal.

Sometimes, counseling is for a short while to help you sort out an issue or make something in your life feel more manageable. Sometimes, counseling uncovers issues you didn't realize were there. Together, we will create a plan and revise it as needed. I'm excited to get to know you and look forward to connecting soon.

Services and Modalities

I love this work. I am passionate about meeting new people, seeing your growth, and reaching greater understanding together. I know the journey can be difficult, it is often painful, and is rarely linear. But whatever your path looks like, we will do it together.

I work with couples and individual adults who want to be better versions of themselves, who are looking to gain self-awareness and heal from whatever is plaguing them. You matter to me, and I will meet you where you are. I am an Emotion Focused therapist and use Gestalt and Gottman modalities. (We can talk more about what this means for you, but I like to put it here so if you want to look it up, you can!)

There are many reasons people seek counseling: to reduce anxiety and depression, to lessen overthinking or negative self-talk. Couples often reach out because they want to improve their communication or listening skills, address conflicts, or intimacy and sexual issues. My sessions are structured and transparent, and I invite you along with the process every step of the way.

I am committed to providing an inclusive and affirming therapeutic space where members of the LGBTQIA+ community can feel seen, respected, and safe.

Fees

Individuals: $125 for 60 minutes

Couples: $200 for 75 minutes

I accept cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or HSA cards.

I do not accept insurance, but offer a sliding scale fee. I can send you a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company for a reimbursement of our session fee. Please contact your insurance company to see what their reimbursement is for out-of-network providers.

Reach Out

If you would like to schedule a phone consultation, please reach out. I see clients in-person in my Portland office, or online through a secure telehealth platform. I look forward to hearing from you and starting this journey together.