Amy Sargent
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
“I am glad that you are pursuing counseling for you or a loved one. Therapy can be an investment in your emotional health, your relationships and can help you move from a place where you feel like you're barely surviving life to a place where you are thriving and loving life. ”
About Me
For 20 years I've been able to work toward a passion of mine which is to bring about health, healing and hope to as many people as I encounter. I have a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Master's of Theology degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. My emphasis is to help adults recover from anxiety, depression, codependency, low self-esteem and past traumas, including from institutionalized religion.
My specialization is counseling individuals with a history of trauma. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy which is proven to be an effective treatment with traumatic experiences or PTSD. I also use tools from Dialectical, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally Focused, Attachment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches depending on what is best for each client.
Approach
I work primarily from a Psychodynamic orientation which views our past relationships and experiences as significantly impacting the person we are today. By uncovering the reason behind our coping strategies, you can consciously change your responses, actions and emotional triggers. This leads to more emotional regulation skills and improved self-awareness which leads to more successful relationships.
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Basic Information
Services
"Talk therapy" has been shown to help many issues. My areas of emphasis or expertise are working with folks who have had traumatic events happen in their past, victims of abuse, anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem or life transitions, spirituality concerns including religious abuse and grief including complicated grief.
Services Offered:
- •Advocacy
- •Counseling
- •Psychoeducation
- •Psychotherapy
- •Therapy
- •Personal Development
- •Conflict Management
- •EMDR
- •Psychodynamic Therapy
- •Trauma Counselling
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Families
- •Parents
- •Couples
- •Individuals
- •Elderly
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Abuse
- •Anxiety
- •Grief & Loss
- •Mood Disorder
- •Forgiveness
- •Personal Development
- •Parenting Support
- •Relationship Counseling
- •Women's Issues
- •Trauma
Professional Title:
- •Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Qualifications
Masters in Counseling Psychology
CertificationSanta Clara University
Year: 2007