graduated from Saint Francis University with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology then started her career in the mental health field.  Amy then received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University.  Amy has experience in mental health residential programs, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings.  Amy has worked with children and adults in individual, group, family, and couple formats. 

 

Amy’s core values and beliefs about therapy rely on developing a strong, authentic, and therapeutic relationship where the individual is treated with dignity and respect.   Amy’s down to earth approach to counseling and welcoming personality helps the person to feel safe and valued, allowing their true self to emerge in order for positive change to occur.  Intervention strategies are client-driven and relationship focused.

 

Amy has successfully helped many children and adults with a wide-range of struggles including depression, anxiety, ADHD, family and relationship conflicts, anger management, and low self-esteem.  Amy loves working collaboratively with people and is an active participant in the session, cheering on the person as they strive towards improving the quality of his or her life.  Amy uses a strengths-based approach to counseling that emphasizes hope, resiliency, and optimism in finding solutions to recover from adversity.  Amy firmly believes that each child, adult, and family holds the key to their own meaningful and personal transformation. 

 

Amy resides in Pittsburgh with her active toddler.  In her free time, Amy enjoys taking Zumba and Hip Hop fitness classes, as well as cooking, and making crafts. 

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Take a look at the link below to learn more about Amy and what to expect in session! 

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