Amy M Smith, LCSW
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them" -Maya Angelou
Experience Change with Amy M Smith, LCSW
There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. I can help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. Life is, at times, overwhelming and exhausting. I will guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and embrace change.
For the past 30 years, I have worked with adults experiencing a wide variety of mental health challenges. My success has been assisting people identify their strengths and overcome life's hurdles.
My strength is working with fellow healthcare professionals. We provide care and treatment, yet need to also be listened to in order to maintain our own mental health. I can assist fellow providers to renew, regain or reexamine their own professional and personal goals.
When I'm not assisting others, you'll find me kiking, kayaking and gardening. Practicing good mental health techniques give us all the balance to be successful in life.
Services
Individual Therapy
I have experience working with adults who have experienced various mental health concerns and challenges. Utilizing a variety of techniques, I help clients achieve goals established at the beginning and during treatment. My practice accepts private pay and United Health Care, Optum, Cigna, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.
https://provider.growtherapy.com/book-appointment?id=9217&ref=prov
EMDR Therapy
My practice accepts private pay and United Health Care, Optum, Cigna, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is an Evidence Based Practice to assist clients who have experienced trauma. I recently became trained and am in the certification process.
https://provider.growtherapy.com/book-appointment?id=9217&ref=prov
Clinical Consultation
I have years of experience providing clinical supervision to other clinicians. My fee is $75.00 per hour. Email me to set up a time for an initial session amymsmithlcswchicago@gmail.com
What To Expect At Your Visit
I implement effective therapeutic methods to instill self-understanding and encourage those I work with to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from you as the client and me as the therapist. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.