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Amy Votta-FierroLCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

18+

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I provide a supportive and compassionate space to address, explore, and process life's transitions and stressors, while building upon your resiliency.

License number

#23664

Therapy style

With over 20 years of experience as a mental health practitioner and advocate in the field of social services, I bring a strength-based, solution-focused approach to my work, identifying achievable goals as we navigate your growth and healing together. I provide a supportive and compassionate space to address, explore, and process life's transitions and stressors, while building upon your resiliency. Therapy is an individualized journey and partnership between us. One in which I strive to assist you in identifying effective coping and self-care strategies to live your most authentic, joyful life. Goals stem from your inner guidance, wisdom, and sense of self.

Approaches

  • Harm Reduction
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

BS - Social Work, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville MSW - University of Illinois Chicago

Interests

I have been teaching group fitness classes for the past 15 years, which offers me an opportunity to support others in finding a love of movement, as well as a new comfort level and strength in their body-mind-spirit. Exercise is my primary means of caring for my mental health and joy.