Welcome. I’m thrilled you’ve made it here.
I am here to help—to help you move beyond the mental roadblocks and anxious feelings that seem overwhelming and are holding you back; to help you reset and reconnect with the feelings of comfort and calm that have gone missing; and, above all, to help you build your sense of empowerment to move through the world on your own terms with feelings of independence, confidence, and pride.
I specialize in counseling and therapy for teens, young adults and parents navigating life’s transitions.
Maybe you’re struggling to find your feet at a new school or office. Maybe you’re ramping up to make a major decision. Maybe you’ve come to rely on a network of support, only to find it slipping lately. Or, maybe you’re just feeling a bit lost or out-of-sorts, and you’re not exactly sure why.
If you’re a parent reading this, maybe you’re feeling like you don’t recognize your son or daughter anymore, or maybe your recent efforts to help your child cope and flourish have been coming up short.
Whatever the case, I am here to help.
My approach to therapy includes a strength-based approach, which incorporates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. As my client, we will work to maximize your self-efficacy, ensuring that the goals we set are concrete and attainable, and the changes we realize are are sustainable once met.
When you walk into my Evanston office, you will find a warm, laid-back setting that is free from judgement. You can expect that I will honor your own sense of process and tailor our counseling sessions to reflect your unique situation, which will evolve as we begin to enact the plan we establish together.
Congratulations on taking this courageous step. The door is open; come by when you’re ready.
Amy has more than a decade of experience working as a counselor with young people in public schools, colleges, and private practice. She holds a Bachelor's from the University of Wisconsin—Madison and a Master's in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University.
I can help with:
Anxiety
School struggles
Relationship issues
College and graduate student problems
Workplace struggles
Stress reduction
Parenting concerns
Licenses:
Connecticut LPC, No. 46.003529
Illinois LCPC, No. 180.011741
Illinois School Counselor, Type 73