Amy Smith

Amy Smith is a dedicated counselor with a passion for helping children, teens, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life-changing events and daily pressures through both individual and group counseling. She believes that active listening, empathy, and the therapeutic relationship are foundational for fostering positive change. Through her compassionate approach, Amy emphasizes the importance of awareness and a positive outlook as catalysts for transformation, recognizing that by exploring resources on this site, prospective clients have already taken a significant first step. Her clinical experience encompasses a broad range of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, self-harm, defiance, anger, grief and loss, divorce, low self-esteem, social skills, co-dependence, and communication skills. When working with children, Amy skillfully integrates play, sand, and expressive arts therapy into her sessions, as she understands that play is the language of children. Moreover, she collaborates closely with both parents and children to equip the entire family with the skills and tools necessary for growth through improved communication and teamwork.