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Amy Brinkman

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! Congratulations on taking this important step!

My sense of humor and positive outlook on situations are a big part of my love for empowering others.

As a graduate of Wayne State University with my MSW, I am an LCSW, practicing for over 20 years in multiple settings including clinical, medical, and school social work, and owning a yoga studio.

Specializations are working through current and/or past trauma using EMDR therapy. I also treat anxiety/OCD with ERP therapy and mindfulness.

My approach to therapy

I am described as a down to earth, warm person with a sense of humor, passionate about assisting you to reach your goals. I'm open minded and focused on helping you find clarity and balance in your life.

What you can expect from me

As a goal oriented clinician, we will together find just the right approach. I commonly use mind-body (ACT) and cognitive evaluations (CBT) as well as specific therapies such as exposure work for OCD and EMDR for trauma which will change negative belief systems keeping you stuck.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    Other at Ferris State University, MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wayne State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, OCD, Stress management, Panic disorders, Trauma
  • More specialties
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Exposure Response Prevention, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    3420 Lacrosse Lane Office 118
    Naperville, IL 60564