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Amy Votta-FierroLCSW

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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.

About Amy

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

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

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

19+

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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

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.