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Amy Sharp

Licensed Master Social Worker

In Person & Telehealth

Counseling Style

Amy is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has a passion for assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds and age groups. Her extensive background encompasses roles in child protective services, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), juvenile and criminal courts, as well as aiding veterans in rehabilitation. Recently, Amy has been involved in collaborative care models, collaborating with patients, psychiatric consultants, and primary care physicians. Her focus has been on delivering personalized therapy to address issues like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, PTSD, chronic health conditions, and the challenges of adjusting post-Covid.

Amy values the importance of attentive listening, tailoring her approach to meet the specific needs and concerns of each person, particularly being mindful of any past traumatic experiences. Her therapeutic space is a safe haven where individuals can authentically express themselves, recognizing the difficulties we all face in navigating life. Employing a range of techniques, Amy consistently seeks to enhance her skills through ongoing training and education.

Experience

  • Licensed Master Social Worker
  • Working with Child Protective Services
  • CASA: Court-Appointed Special Advocate
  • Juvenile and criminal courts
  • Veterans in rehabilitation
  • Patients
  • Psychiatric consultants
  • PCPs in a collaborative care model providing individual therapy

Specialties

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Bipolar
  • Grief and loss
  • PTSD
  • Chronic health issues
  • Difficulties adjusting post-COVID

Clinical Modalities/Treatments

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-focused questions
  • Mindfulness
  • Motivational interviewing
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