Amy Whitenack, LPC

I am a member of the American Mental Health Counselor’s Association. My purpose in life is to assist those in need; I have faith in the resilience of clients and in their ability for achieving happiness. I'm committed to helping clients restore hope, achieve personal goals, and enhance their daily lives with greater joy and meaning.

Experience

I have been with The Center for Courageous Living for the past 2 years as a mental health counselor. I have also gained a great deal of experience supporting marriage and family issues. Before and after raising my kids, I spent 15 years working in the human service and education fields. I have worked in various settings, including adult residential group homes, an inpatient mental health hospital, schools, and in-home care services for seniors. I have had experience working with people of all ages and special needs, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples with various issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life stressors, relationship issues, grief and loss, life transitions, and personal growth. 

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Specialties

My counseling approach focuses on the following techniques: person centered therapy, solution focused therapy, Gottman and emotionally focused therapeutic couples techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapeutic approaches. I serve clients from adolescence through elderly adulthood. Offering individual, family and couples therapy.

How I Help

I believe clients start to heal the moment they feel heard. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming, and accepting space for clients to be seen, heard, and understood. My approach is gentle and encouraging, which will support you in your health and healing journey. I utilize a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities mentioned above to help you heal and achieve your goals. I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is supportive, safe, collaborative, non-judgmental, and empowering. I advocate for making self-care a priority and encourage clients to treat themselves the same way they would their best friend.  

“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” -Brene Brown 

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More About Me

I enjoy spending time with my husband of 29 years, my 3 beautiful adult children, and our yellow Lab. Even though I love being at home, I also enjoy visiting new places, especially ones with ocean fronts. I enjoy decorating and organizing my home or other people’s spaces. I love shopping, cooking, baking, listening to music, reading, and keeping active with family and friends. Faith is a significant part of my life, and I draw inspiration from church, prayer, and devotional readings.  

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