Amy Winebarger

My career began in 1997 as an AmeriCorps member working in harm reduction during the peak of new HIV infections. Since then, I've held many roles as a proud social worker. I have been a therapist for 18 years, with extensive training & experience in harm reduction therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. I have lived experience with mental health challenges and treatment

I have worked and lived in:

• Charlotte, NC
• San Francisco
• Michigan
• Oahu, Hawaii

One treatment does not fit all, and not all therapists are a good fit! Some clients seek help with a specific issue, where we might use a protocol or modality (CBT etc.) and track progress through symptom measurement. Most often, my clients want a relaxed, less "clinical" experience that incorporates these same principles & concepts without feeling like our sessions are "manualized."

I meet for individual sessions that are 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length.

We will find a good day, time, location, and frequency of sessions, with consistency and flexibility. For ongoing clients, I DO NOT charge for no-shows or late cancellations. I have never found that helpful or necessary.

Assessment will continue throughout your care, not just in the first session. It often takes time to diagnose and make meaning of a mental health disorder, so we will take our time as needed! Our focus will shift as your issues resolve and needs change. We WILL address shame, stigma, safety, and barriers ALL throughout our work together.