Hi there, I'm Amy!

I work with adolescents 14 and up and adults, using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients manage difficult emotions and live a fulfilling life.

My focus

My style and approach are typically a good fit for both older adolescents and adults throughout their different stages of life. Having been through many stages of life myself and also raising two teenagers/young adults, I feel like I have the ability to relate to people of many ages.

My approach

I am versed in multiple intervention techniques, but most often use Emotionally Focused and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to work through difficult emotions and work on building a strong therapeutic relationship in which clients feel safe expressing themselves honestly.

My communication style

I work to create a welcoming and judgment-free environment for my clients. I use humor when appropriate and encourage clients to express themselves freely.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always enjoyed being a therapist because I like talking to people on a deeper level than the surface conversations we often have in our daily lives. I never want people to feel that they have nobody they can talk to in their lives about things that are bothering them.

My goals for you

When it comes to setting goals for therapy, I let the client lead. Only you know what is most important to you, and I want to provide services to address your priorities. If you need help defining goals, I can provide that as well.

Our first session

The initial meeting is usually a lot of questions and listening from me while I work to understand your priorities and needs in counseling. During this process, we will get to know each other and begin to build a trusting therapeutic relationship.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from University of Tennessee.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

3023 Highway 31 W, White House, TN 37188

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Amy Ray