Amy Simpson

First, thank you for being here!

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress management, and maternal mental health, including the perinatal and postpartum periods. I'm also mom to a spirited nine-month-old, so the grief, anxiety, and joy that come with new parenthood are familiar territory. Off the clock, you'll find me with a good book or a board game (I'm competitive, but only a little). Whatever you're carrying, my hope is that you leave our sessions feeling more like yourself.

I believe you're the expert on your own life so my job is to walk alongside you, offer tools and perspective, and help you build on the strengths you already have.

I tailor evidence-based methods to what you actually need: CBT and Motivational Interviewing for practical skills, psychodynamic and Gestalt work to explore the patterns underneath, and Trauma-Focused CBT and Seeking Safety for trauma and PTSD. When family dynamics are part of the picture, I bring in family-based and psychoeducational approaches; when you want focused, forward-moving change, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy can get us there. I also support clients with anger management, impulse control, and life stress.

Our first session is really about getting to know each other. There's no pressure to have it all figured out or to share more than you're ready to. I'll ask some questions to understand what brought you in, what you're hoping to work toward, and a bit about your history and daily life.