Amy Hutchins, LCSW

Accepting new clients; 11yo+.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in the mental health treatment of adolescents and adults. I have specialized training in the clinical treatment of trauma and have worked with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, emotional/verbal abuse, as well as with adult survivors of familial dysfunction and childhood abuse. I also have specialized training in the clinical treatment of mood disorders, depression, anxiety, negative thought patterns, panic attacks, stress management as well as stage of life transitions.

I am a firm believer that therapy is not one-size- fits-all. I practice from a person-centered, trauma informed, strengths-based perspective and work with people who are ready to begin the healing process. I strive to provide a warm, nonjudgmental and empathetic environment in which my clients will feel heard, accepted, challenged, and empowered.

I have experience providing a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, play therapy, narrative therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I earned my Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW) from Walla Walla University in Missoula, Montana in 2012 and have been in clinical practice since then. I have experience working as a therapist in school-based, community mental health, and private practice settings. Prior to my work as a therapist, I worked as a women's advocate for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

I believe in the holistic nature of therapy and work to collaborate mind, body and spirit in order to help my clients find peace and balance. I acknowledge the courage it takes to commit to counseling and consider it an honor to walk with my clients through their journey.