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.

Work with me (Amy)

If you’re looking for an in-depth, personalized therapy experience, working directly with me may be the right fit.

I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating complex relationship dynamics, emotional patterns, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and focused on creating meaningful, lasting change—not just short-term relief.

What it’s like to work with me:

  • A thoughtful, attuned, and engaged approach

  • Space for both practical tools and deeper exploration

  • A steady, consistent therapeutic relationship

  • Ideal for clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns in relationships, are navigating high-conflict situations, or want deeper, more focused therapeutic work

  • Fee: $125 individual/ $200 couples

Work With a Clinical Intern on My Team (Reduced Fee + Immediate Availability)

If you’re looking for consistent support, flexibility, and a more accessible fee, working with one of our interns may be a great fit.

  • Reduced fee options $10-$50 / individuals and $25-$60 / couples

  • Weekly availability (including Mondays, Friday mornings + Sundays)

  • Great for: anxiety, relationships, life transitions, teens, and adults and couples.

  • Interest in working with polyamorous relationships, racial differences, gender exploration, financial issues, religious or sexual trauma, disability or chronic illness.

  • Experienced in working with neurodivergent clients, individuals with developmental disabilities, and dedicated to creating an affirming space for queer individuals.

About me

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

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

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

I love this work and am passionate about working with you, 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 troubling 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, overthinking and negative self-talk, or to increase self-awareness, and process life transitions. Couples often reach out because they want to improve their communication or listening skills, address conflicts, and intimacy or sexual concerns. My sessions are structured and transparent, and I invite you to take a part of 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.

Clinical Interns

Within my practice, I offer a limited number of reduced-fee therapy sessions through a carefully curated supervised program for counselors-in-training. These clinicians are advanced graduate students who have been thoughtfully selected for their clinical readiness, presence, and commitment to meaningful therapeutic work.

Each therapist works under my close supervision, including weekly consultation and ongoing collaboration, in addition to the support they receive through their academic program and peer cohort. This layered approach ensures that clients receive intentional, well-supported care that reflects the standards of my practice.

Sessions are available at a reduced rate of $10–$50 per hour for individuals, and $25-$60 per hour for couples. Because of the personalized nature of this program, I connect directly with prospective clients to assess fit and ensure a thoughtful match with a student therapist.

If you’re interested in this option, I invite you to reach out for a brief consultation at akacounselingme@gmail.com

Fees

Individuals: $125 for 60 minutes

Couples: $200 for 60 minutes

Clinical Intern Fee: $10-$50 sliding scale for individuals / $25-$60 sliding scale for couples

I accept cash, check, Zelle, Venmo, or HSA cards. Payment is due the day of the service.

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

Meet the Team

Sarah Pearce, Clinical Intern

What it’s like to work with me

Clients often come to me when they’re feeling:

  • Overwhelmed or stuck

  • Unsure about a relationship or life direction

  • Struggling with self-esteem or communication

What I offer:

  • Warm, non-judgmental space

  • Practical tools + meaningful conversation

  • Consistent weekly support for mood regulation, self-esteem, social challenges, neurodivergence, and identity.

Availability:
Immediate openings on:

  • Friday 8 am - 12:30 pm

  • Sunday 4 pm - 6 pm

Fee: $10-50 sliding scale

Supervision: All care is supervised by Amy to ensure high-quality support

Hi, I'm Sarah (she/her), a counseling intern offering affordable therapy in Portland under the clinical supervision of Amy Anderson, LCPC. I work with teens and adults navigating concerns related to mood-regulation, relationships, wellness, identity, social challenges, trauma, and self-esteem. 

My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs, whether you are seeking practical tools and immediate support for the present, or a deeper exploration of your past and identity. I am dedicated to providing a welcoming and affirming space for queer individuals. I am also experienced in counseling folks with developmental disabilities and feel very comfortable exploring and affirming neurodivergence in therapy. 

Mental health doesn't exist in a vacuum; it is deeply impacted by external factors like systemic racism, economic instability, and the impact of trauma. I am committed to a practice of cultural humility, which means I work to acknowledge my own privileges and view you as the expert of your own story. If you feel we might be a good match, I hope you will reach out for an initial conversation.

Meet the Team

Bridget Hoke, Clinical Intern

Hi, I'm Bridget (she/they), a counseling intern offering affordable therapy in Portland under the clinical supervision of Amy Anderson, LCPC. I provide individual therapy ($10-$50 / session) and couples/relationship therapy ($25-$60 / session).

I work with individuals, couples, and relationships seeking greater self-awareness, deeper connection, and more intentional ways of living and loving. I believe that dedicated time, curiosity, and collaboration can help us heal wounded parts of ourselves, make meaning of our experiences, and move toward the lives we most want to create.

As a new clinician, I value curiosity, collaboration, and learning alongside the people I work with. My approach draws from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic work, and motivational interviewing. I am grounded by nature, by queer legacy, and by the belief that each person is the expert on their own experience. I have a particular interest in working with queer individuals and relationships, neurodivergent clients, people navigating disability or chronic illness, religious or sexual trauma, and those experiencing significant life transitions.

In my work with couples and relationships, I am inspired by bell hooks' understanding of love as a practice of growth and care. I look forward to working with people in relationships that explore polyamory, racial or cultural differences, gender exploration, financial and household transitions, or other meaningful shifts in their lives.

I offer appointments on Mondays from 9 am to 6:30 pm, including walk-and-talk sessions in Portland's Evergreen Cemetery before 1 pm. Additional weekday availability may be available. If my approach feels like it aligns with your needs, I invite you to reach out for a consultation. 

What it’s like to work with me

Clients often come to me when they’re feeling:

  • In need of deeper connection within themselves or with their partner/partners

  • Exploring identity, relationships, or life transitions

  • Overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected

What I offer:

  • A warm, affirming, and non-judgmental space

  • Collaborative and compassionate care

  • Support for individuals, couples, polyamorous relationships, queer clients, religious trauma, chronic illness

Availability:
Starting August. 31:

  • Monday 9 am - 6:30 pm

  • Walk + Talk Sessions 9 am - 12 pm

Fee: $10-50 individuals / $25-$60 couples

Supervision: All care is supervised by Amy to ensure high-quality support

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.