The things people ask before reaching out.

The simplest first step is a free 15-minute consultation. You can send a message or call 928.588.2614, and we'll set up a short call to talk about what's bringing you in and whether working together feels right. No commitment, no pressure.

It's a relaxed 15-minute conversation — by phone or video. You don't have to share everything or have it all figured out. It's simply a chance to tell Amy a little about what's going on, ask any questions, and get a feel for whether she's the right fit before you commit to anything.

If it still affects how you feel, react, or relate today, it counts. Trauma isn't measured by how “bad” the event looks from the outside — it's about the impact. Many people who come to Amy didn't think they'd experienced trauma; they just knew something wasn't working.

Yes. Amy works with adults — usually 26 and up — individually, and with couples. You can read more about each on the Trauma Therapy and Couples Therapy pages.

Not at all. Amy sees clients in person at her office in Wickenburg and via secure telehealth anywhere in Arizona — whichever feels safest and most accessible for you. Many clients do a mix of both.

The office is at 130 E Yavapai St., Unit 3, Wickenburg, AZ 85390. Because Amy is licensed in Arizona, she can also see anyone located in the state by telehealth — so you don't have to live in Wickenburg to work with her.

Sessions are 50 minutes. Many people start out weekly to build momentum, then adjust the pace as the work settles in. There's no rigid formula — Amy will talk through what makes sense for your goals and your life.

It depends on what you're working through and what you want from it. Some people come for focused, shorter-term work; others stay longer to go deeper. This is your treatment and your goals — Amy's job is to help you reach them, not to keep you in the chair longer than you need.

Individual sessions are $180 for 50 minutes, and couples sessions are $240. The initial 15-minute consultation is free. You can see the full breakdown on the Fees page.

Amy is private pay and doesn't currently accept insurance. Working outside of insurance keeps your care from being limited by a diagnosis code or a cap on sessions, and it keeps your records private. Payment is due at the time of each session.

A sliding scale may be available for veterans and active-duty military — this community matters deeply to Amy as a military wife. If cost is the thing standing between you and starting, please say so when you reach out and we'll talk through what's possible.

No. Nothing is required of you before you're ready. Early sessions are about safety and understanding the bigger picture — Amy meets you where you are. This is your treatment and your goals; she's there to help you get there at a pace your system can handle.

EMDR is an evidence-based method that helps the brain reprocess painful memories so they lose their grip — without you having to relive every detail. It's structured and paced, and Amy will only use it when it's the right fit for where you are.

Amy believes that looking for the roots — the core issues — is what actually helps with the things people come in seeking answers for. Rather than managing symptoms in circles, the work traces patterns and reactions back to where they began, so change can hold instead of fading.

Yes. Amy has training in military and combat trauma, has worked within the VA, and is a military wife herself. She works with active-duty service members, veterans, and first responder families — so you won't have to explain the culture or translate what the job does to a person.

No — as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy provides therapy, not medication. If medication might be helpful, she can talk with you about it and coordinate with your physician or a psychiatric provider.

Yes. What you share in therapy is confidential and protected by law. There are a few narrow exceptions every therapist is required to follow — situations involving imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, or the abuse of a child or vulnerable adult — and Amy will walk you through all of this clearly at the start.