Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, children and couples.
As we transform suffering into compassion, we realize our interconnectedness with all of life.-
Hello, I am Amy Wilson (She/Her) a dedicated therapist, owner, and operator of Hope Rises Tele-Therapy. With 16 years of experience in the field, I hold a Master of Science in Marriage, Family and Couple Counseling from Capella University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Florida.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Amy specializes in trauma, substance use, marriage and family counseling, grief and loss, and various mental health diagnoses including psychotic disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, anxiety, separation disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder.
My expertise has been recognized through numerous awards, including the 2020 Florida Behavioral Health Association Youth Clinician of the Year and the 2011 Employee of the Year for Clay Behavioral Health. I also received the Above and Beyond Award for Clay Behavioral Health in 2010 and 2018.
I am a Certified Trauma Professional, a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Clinician, certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and CAMS Certified in Suicide Prevention.
As an active member of the Florida Behavioral Health Association, I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field. My passion lies in working with children, adolescents, and adults to assess, diagnose, and provide effective treatment. I have been told that I have a natural ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, and interact with individuals and communities to address their unique problems and needs.
My experience spans across intensive therapy with all age groups, communities, and support needs; including self-harm, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, substance use, and psychosis in individuals aged 6 and up. I also offer general counseling for individuals, families, and couples, as well as program and clinical management, school-based counseling, community initiatives, teaching, and adolescent residential care.
Professional Development
Academic training
from University of North Florida
Certifications
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Certified Mindful Informed CareCollaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) Certified
Clinical experience
I have worked in community behavioral health for the majority of my career. I have worked in addictions from detox to residential and medical assisted treatment. I have vast experience in suicide prevention and trauma informed care.
Therapy Approaches
Mindfulness
Mindfulness therapy the focus is on increasing our awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and actions that hinder our progress. When we are better able to do that, we can engage with those aspects of ourselves, learn to tweak our language, and choose how to respond.
Psychotherapy
At its core, talk therapy, or psychotherapy, allows a person to discuss their concerns, goals, and challenges with a person who holds no biases and no judgments. After a series of sessions, talk therapy should help a person target, and eventually change, patterns of thought and behavior that may be a hindrance to a healthy state of mind. These sessions will always be strictly confidential.
Family Centered
Family-centered practice, which is based on the belief that the best way to meet a person's needs is within their families. Key components of family-centered practice include engaging with family members; working with the family to set up goals, strengthen capacity, and make decisions; and providing individualized, culturally responsive, and evidence-based interventions to each family
Cognitive Behavioral
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is dedicated to changing negative thought patterns by addressing our behavioral responses to uncomfortable situations or emotional distress. It’s a structured form of treatment, where the therapist directs sessions and guides the patient’s progress along a specific treatment path.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT) is a form of CBT tailored to help people cope with interpersonal issues. It combines the practices of CBT with meditation and a focus on relationships. Dialectical behavioral therapy aims to help patients overcome their negative thought patterns by allowing them to hold multiple perspectives of their issues all at once.
Trauma Informed
Trauma-informed care is a strengths based framework that is grounded in an understanding of and responsiveness to the impact of trauma, that emphasizes physical, psychological, and emotional safety for both providers and survivors, and that creates opportunities for survivors to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment.
