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Amy is a child, adolescent and family therapist at the Fraser Center. She has been with the Fraser Center since 2008. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Syracuse University with an emphasis in Family Mental Health.
Amy has experience in helping children cope with life changes (divorce, new stepfamilies, moves), anxiety and depression, school issues, social skills issues, and oppositional behaviors. She sees children as young as 3 years old and often uses play therapy techniques with young children. She offers parenting techniques for dealing with challenging children.
After participating in a year-long learning collaborative, Amy is certified in providing a model of therapy proven to help children and adolescents who have experienced different types of trauma (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Having worked with children of all ages, Amy has prior experience in therapeutic foster care, residential treatment, community mental health, and school based interventions. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a deep passion for supporting children’s mental health.
Favorite Quote: "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster," I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world." ~Mr. Rogers
Resources Amy Recommends:
For very young children:
Hands are Not for Hitting by Martine Agassi
Teeth are Not for Biting by Elizabeth Verdik
Feet are Not for Kicking by Elizabeth Verdik
For children with challenging behaviors:
The Explosive Child by Ross Greene
At this time we do not provide immediate crisis intervention.
Please call 988 for assistance or 911 for emergencies.