Amy is a licensed social worker in the state of New Jersey with over 15 years of experience working in the social work field. She grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where she started her undergraduate program at the University of Arizona. She transferred to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, graduating with her Bachelor's degree in 2008. She continued her post-graduate education at Colorado State University in Fort Collins and received her Master of Social Work (MSW). Amy has worked in several settings, including psychiatric outpatient health facilities, child protective services, family and community centers, and military installations. She has served in various capacities throughout her career, including consulting, case management, crisis intervention, and direct service roles. She enjoys utilizing mental health modalities, including CBT, solution-focused, and strength-based practices, for a blended approach to treating clients. In her spare time, Amy loves to travel and experience new cultures, spend time with family, and beach comb local coastlines.