Why did Amy become a therapist?
If you ask Amy why she became a therapist, she’ll tell you that there’s no fancy story, here. She has simply always had a passion for working with others. This is reflected in her genuine compassion, concern and respect for those with whom she works. Growing up as one of seven children has given her an appreciation for the differences in individuals and their unique challenges. As such, Amy meets each client with fresh eyes, eager to learn their story and collaborate with them to help make the changes they are seeking.
Where did Amy train to become a therapist?
Amy graduated from 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. Amy has focused her continuing education on working with anxiety, women’s issues, addictions and the challenges that face adolescents and emerging adults. Amy also has experience and interest in working with parenting and psychosocial issues that may arise for those in an interracial marriage or when raising children of biracial descent.
In her training, Amy has learned to shape a variety of tools and skills to give her clients the individual help that they need. Amy’s work draws upon the skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and various Relaxation Therapies.
Amy is constantly seeking new training and knowledge that may be helpful in her work with others.
Where has Amy worked?
Amy brings over 10 years of experience to North Shore Family Wellness. In that time, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with various mental health, adjustment and relationship challenges. Amy has worked as a school social worker in a private school, at Rogers Memorial Hospital and North Shore University Healthsystem’s outpatient psychiatric behavioral health programs.
Amy is a happily married mother of two wonderful girls who constantly remind her that we are all evolving, growing and facing our own challenges, every day. Amy’s strengths-based approach helps others learn to face their life challenges, feel better, enjoy life, and most importantly, accept and nurture themselves.
Amy started her private practice work in 2008.
If you ask Amy why she became a therapist, she’ll tell you that there’s no fancy story, here. She has simply always had a passion for working with others. This is reflected in her genuine compassion, concern and respect for those with whom she works. Growing up as one of seven children has given her an appreciation for the differences in individuals and their unique challenges. As such, Amy meets each client with fresh eyes, eager to learn their story and collaborate with them to help make the changes they are seeking.
Where did Amy train to become a therapist?
Amy graduated from 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. Amy has focused her continuing education on working with anxiety, women’s issues, addictions and the challenges that face adolescents and emerging adults. Amy also has experience and interest in working with parenting and psychosocial issues that may arise for those in an interracial marriage or when raising children of biracial descent.
In her training, Amy has learned to shape a variety of tools and skills to give her clients the individual help that they need. Amy’s work draws upon the skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and various Relaxation Therapies.
Amy is constantly seeking new training and knowledge that may be helpful in her work with others.
Where has Amy worked?
Amy brings over 10 years of experience to North Shore Family Wellness. In that time, she has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families struggling with various mental health, adjustment and relationship challenges. Amy has worked as a school social worker in a private school, at Rogers Memorial Hospital and North Shore University Healthsystem’s outpatient psychiatric behavioral health programs.
Amy is a happily married mother of two wonderful girls who constantly remind her that we are all evolving, growing and facing our own challenges, every day. Amy’s strengths-based approach helps others learn to face their life challenges, feel better, enjoy life, and most importantly, accept and nurture themselves.
Amy started her private practice work in 2008.
