I provide individualized, strengths-based treatment using evidence-based practices. What does that even mean though? It means that each client will have a personalized treatment plan that focuses on their strengths in addition to areas for improvement. I collaborate with my clients to make sure our work together is effective. Evidence-based practices are those that have been thoroughly researched and shown to be helpful. The type of therapy I provide will depend on several factors: What are your treatment goals? What is the best intervention to treat that particular issue? What has helped or not helped in the past?

I will likely incorporate some techniques from the following therapeutic modalities into my practice as appropriate. If this sounds like a foreign language to you, don’t worry! We will work together to see what therapy style will be the best fit for you.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Mindfulness

Harm Reduction Strategies

Motivational Interviewing

I am currently accepting remote therapy clients who live in NC and FL.

To set up an appointment, please feel free to call me at (919)-341-9250, send me an email at amy@amylakincounseling.com or fill out the contact form on this website.

It’s really important for clients to feel comfortable, secure and safe in therapy. Knowing what to expect can be a helpful way to reduce anxiety about meeting a therapist for the first time. I start initial sessions by introducing myself and reviewing some basics about therapy, including the length of sessions, fees, rules surrounding confidentiality and answering any questions the client has. I then invite the client to introduce themselves and ask some version of the million dollar question - “So, what brings you in today?” This is an opportunity for a client to tell me a little bit about themselves and some of the things they’re hoping to address in therapy. If you’re not sure, that’s ok too. Trust your instincts on this one - if something just isn’t right, I can help clarify your treatment goals.

It can be really helpful to know what has been going well and what really hasn’t been. It is up to the client to decide how much they would like to share, and it’s my job to build rapport, earn trust and convey a safe, kind and nonjudgmental environment. From there we will create a treatment plan which will include frequency of sessions (usually weekly or every other week) as well as therapeutic approach.

I offer only virtual therapy at this time. In the future I may offer in person appointments.

Virtual therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person therapy, but offers increased convenience and access for individuals seeking therapy.

I am currently awaiting approval to bill insurance, and am out-of-network for the time being.

If you have an insurance plan that is not accepted by this practice, I am happy to provide a document at the end of each session called a “super bill.” This is something clients can submit directly to their insurance companies to get full- or partial-reimbursement for their therapy sessions.

Please feel free to call me at (919) 341-9250, send me an email at amy@amylakincounseling.com or complete the form under the “contact” tab in the upper right-hand side of this web page.