Meet Amy.

Hi! I’m Amy.

She/her.
LGBTQ+ affirming
Heavily obsessed with tacos.
Terrible at deep breathing.
Stage 5 clinger to cold brew coffee.
Hate when my windshield wipers are going faster than other drivers. Embarrassing.
Felt like I walked to epic, slow motion music, when I got to have a pizza Lunchable in elementary school.
Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. And no, I’m not tough when it comes to the cold.

what they’re saying…

"I have had a handful of therapists over the years and Amy has been, by far, the best. She is down to earth and real with me. I appreciate when she gently (and sometimes not so gently, haha) calls me out on my stuff. She doesn’t beat around the bush, she is open with me, even when it is hard to hear. Amy is the first therapist to have genuinely listened to some of my struggles. Brené Brown once said, “In order to empathize with someone’s experience, you must be willing to believe them as they see it and not how you imagine their experience to be.” That is 100% Amy. And because of that, I have been able to move past somethings that were holding me down for well over a decade. I feel lighter and am able to deal with setbacks easier than before therapy. I have done both traditional talk therapy and EMDR with Amy, and there isn’t anyone I would recommend more!"

— Privately Disclosed
"Working with Amy was life changing. I began EMDR therapy at what I would consider a low point in my life. Within several months my perspective had completely changed and I was able to make progress and move past emotional obstacles that had been blocking my ability to proceed forward. Amy is kind, warm, incredibly insightful and most importantly made me feel incredibly safe even when I was in a vulnerable place. I felt seen and valid in what I was experiencing. I will always be thankful for her guidance in a turbulent time and giving me the space to experience ALL the emotions."

— Privately Disclosed
"I have worked with Amy for approximately a year and have found her to be supportive and encouraging. She has provided with me helpful strategies for improved self-esteem and a positive guide to finding my own voice. I look forward to my monthly sessions as I always come away from them with a renewed sense of my own value. Her insight and feedback has opened my eyes to my own thought patterns and how they impact my well-being. I have found my sessions with Amy to be extremely valuable."

— Privately Disclosed
"Being new to therapy can be scary for anyone; children, teenagers, and even adults. Going into therapy I had a lot of doubts because I was young and nervous to open up to someone new. However, Amy made the process incredibly welcoming and easy for me. It definitely took me a bit to completely open up but after awhile I looked at Amy as a friend with amazing advice and someone who always knew what to say to help ease my thoughts and worries. Struggling is a big part of our lives as humans and having a little extra help every other week or even once a month can hugely benefit our mental health. I’ve worked with Amy for many years and we’ve dealt with many different issues including: relationships with friends/partners, family problems, abuse of alcohol use, as well as many internal issues. I have left every session with Amy feeling like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I am ready to go enjoy the rest of my day with a clear head. I highly recommend Amy, and Silver Birch Therapy to anyone struggling and in need of a little extra help!”

— Privately Disclosed
"Amy has helped me put things in perspective that nobody else in my life has before and I quickly trusted her with the skeletons in my head. I began therapy and EMDR believing it was some voodoo magic that wouldn't help at all. Now I find myself looking forward to every session and Amy's messages of encouragement throughout the week. In EMDR with Amy I have revisited some of the darkest moments of my life. Moments that caused extreme emotional reactions decades later. Every time Amy was right there, helping me through it, grounding me, and making sure I felt safe. I have noticed progress and healing in myself, my emotions, and my every day life. I'm not sure where I would be without this experience and the time spent in therapy with Amy. I do know that looking back, I wish I had started down this long road sooner…"

— Privately Disclosed
"I was very nervous when I first started therapy, but Amy has helped me grow tremendously in my time with her. She has helped me overcome past fears and traumas and has helped me mature into a more confident and well-rounded individual. She is always there to support me, but also challenge me and push me to be better. Amy has taught me to be okay with the uncomfortable and be proud of who I am and the progress I have made. Through traditional talk therapy and EMDR she has helped me develop and learn to deal with my traumas in the past and present."

— Privately Disclosed
"I am currently seeing Amy for EMDR therapy. Initially, it took a huge leap for me to try it. When I found Amy, she made me feel comfortable with the modality and was very good at explaining the process to me. I have been seeing her for a while now and I really appreciate her approach to therapy. Amy is the first therapist I have had that has really challenged me to look deeper and really help to form the new perspective that I need to heal from past trauma. I would highly recommend her to anyone!"

— Privately Disclosed
"I look forward to sessions with Amy as times to process what is going on in my life and potential impacts my past has had on my current behaviors. I appreciate how she is able to be fully supportive of me, hold me accountable in a direct way, provide an objective perspective to my fears and/or anxiety, and then being able to report back to her (and celebrate) when I follow through with difficult tasks.”

— Privately Disclosed

I should probably just cancel.

You’re sitting down in your car’s makeshift office area, NOT ready to click the “Enter Room” button to our virtual therapy session.

Is this how you feel…

Holy shit… here we go. Maybe I should just say I had something come up. Do I really need this? Now that I think of it… I’m pretty sure my car has a flat tire, and I need to deal with that.

But you know, deep down, that you need to do this. You know it to your core.

And holy shit, five minutes in, you’re thinking,

This Amy lady isn’t half bad!

Soon you’re looking forward to sessions (no, seriously!) because after each session, you feel heard, understood, and a heck of a lot lighter (even the sessions where you feel like hot garbage!).

Each week you’ll notice more and more improvements. The work you are doing is tough, but it’s HAPPENING. It feels awesome to have me cheering you on, challenging you, and telling you, “You got this!”

Here are the best parts of the work we’ll do:

The worry, sadness, anger, and frustration – all that heaviness you felt every day – start feeling like distant memories.

The “aha” moments from our sessions keep coming at you full speed, making you feel you have your power back.

The little changes you notice each week make you feel you are getting back to your true self.

Your relationships, work, and all your to-dos are all feeling better.

You think that your therapist is some sort of superhero because this shit is actually working.

But it’s actually YOU that’s the superhero.

YOU are the one who created a shit ton of changes in your life.

YOU did the hard work.

YOU showed up every session to lay it all out there.

I’m just your sidekick, helping ignite your superpowers and cracking some corny jokes along the way.

This is about YOU.

The clients I work best with: You tried talk therapy before and you are still feeling stuck. You want to do the hard work and know that I do not have a magic wand. Someone should really create one though, because wouldn’t that be great? You are looking for therapist is human and real. You are ready to show up READY to do the hard work and 200% ready to invest the time, the money, and the energy.

The deets on what makes me qualified.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology through the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy through Argosy University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist through Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
EMDR-Trained Therapist through Life Development Resources, Pennsylvania
Trainings I & II for couples counseling through the Gottman Institute
Extra education related to infidelity with Esther Perel, MA, LMFT
Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider (CMHIMP). This basically means we can talk about your health, food, and supplements as needed!

Professional Endorsements

“Amy has a notable ability to make everyone she meets feel at ease. Her own authenticity creates a safe space for clients to be vulnerable in their therapeutic journey. I can candidly say I would feel comfortable referring just about anyone to her.”

— Alison Stroobants, MPS, LPCC, LADC
“Finding the right therapist shouldn’t be hard as it sometimes can be. Making sure you’re not wasting precious time and money on the search is important. One would be hard pressed not to find themselves feeling like they’ve known Amy their entire life. She’s warm, funny, down to earth, witty, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her array of knowledge is incredible and her dedication to client care far exceeds what many others out there offer. One session with Amy and you might find yourself wondering why you didn’t take action sooner!”

— Nicole Harriman, MSW, LICSW, RPT
“I met Amy in graduate school, so we’ve grown up as clinicians on a similar timeline. Of all my former classmates, Amy is one that stands out as dedicated to her business, her clients, and her craft. She is the kind of therapist who meets people where they are at, brings knowledge and creativity to the table, and is invested in the process of helping people heal. She is the kind of human who’s tenacity, vibes, and passion for growth is infectious. I cannot recommend working with her enough - investing into yourself with Amy as your guide, my nugget of encouragement is, you will not be disappointed.”

— Kara Ebert, MA, LMFT
“Working with Amy you feel seen, heard, and like a person who matters again. She has an incredible energy that pulls new life, excitement, and high energy back into your soul. She is a serious guru at helping you see different perspectives of any situation you are going through and how to heal them on your own terms. Amy is one of a kind and you will not regret working with her - she has changed my life!”

— Courtney Kinnett-Hooper, Health and Wellness Coach