Amy Parker, MSW, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families as they navigate the ups and downs of life. She uses a strength-based and systemic approach, taking into account each client’s individual experiences, relationships, and environment. Amy works to create a comfortable and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and able to work toward meaningful change.
Amy provides therapy using DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), child-centered play therapy, and School-Linked Behavioral Health services. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, family transitions, and relationship concerns. Amy especially enjoys helping young people build coping skills, better understand and express their emotions, and develop healthy relationships with themselves and others.
Specialties: Early Childhood, Children, Adolescents, Family Systems, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behavioral Challenges, Relational Issues, Spiritual Exploration, and Life Transitions.
Credentials
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Trained in:
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT)
- Theraplay
Education
Master of Social Work
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, 2022