Amy Lajiness (she/her)

I find that spirituality is interwoven into many of the issues that lead people to therapy, and I am open to working with clients of any spiritual or religious background. I specialize in Ecotherapy, which brings clients into closer contact with the natural world through outdoor therapy sessions, tapping into mindfulness, spirituality, and connection with the wider world. If you have ever felt a sense of peace, joy, or connection when outdoors, Ecotherapy may resonate with you.

Your teens and twenties are full of possibility, growth, and challenge. You’re exploring your identity, your future, and how you fit in - which can be simultaneously exciting and terrifying. Whatever it is you’re dealing with - stress over school, relationship challenges, substance use, family conflict, anxiety, depression, etc - therapy can help. You’ll find that our sessions feel collaborative and supportive, honoring your personal goals, challenges, and strengths.

Perinatal women can be faced with a number of unique challenges, including depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, and other mental health concerns. On top of that, this time often requires adjusting to career, physical, partner relationship, and personal identity shifts. A mom of two young boys, I have experienced firsthand the joys and challenges of becoming a parent, and know how lonely and challenging this time can be. I have also completed Advanced Perinatal Mental Health training through PSI.

Motivational Interviewing seeks to increase levels of motivation for those who are feeling stuck in an unhelpful behavior pattern - I use it throughout therapy, though it is an evidence-based practice for substance users or those experiencing difficulty complying with medication or medical protocols. I engaged in Motivational Interviewing training throughout my graduate program and have completed continuing education units since that time.

Many people find that utilizing Ecotherapy (nature-based therapy) as a stand-alone or alongside office-based therapy assists in discovering new avenues for self-discovery and healing. If you have ever felt a sense of peace, joy, or connection when outdoors, Ecotherapy may resonate with you. All Ecotherapy sessions are 90 minutes to allow for full immersion in the experience. I completed a Professional Certification in Clinical Ecotherapy through TerraSoma Institute in 2019.

Ecotherapy brings therapy outdoors! During Ecotherapy sessions, we may engage in mindfulness, sensory awareness, eco-art, engagement with “spontaneous nature events," contact with nature/living beings as an emotional resource, and gentle to moderate physical movement. If you have ever felt a sense of peace, joy, or connection when outdoors, Ecotherapy may resonate with you. I completed a Professional Ecotherapy Certification through TerraSoma Institute in 2019.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely-utilized treatment for anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. CBT helps people examine and change their negative thoughts, which in turn impacts emotions and behaviors. CBT is interwoven into my therapeutic approach, alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and Ecotherapy. CBT training was at the cornerstone of my graduate program and internships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely-utilized treatment for anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. CBT helps people examine and change their negative thoughts, which in turn impacts emotions and behaviors. CBT is interwoven into my therapeutic approach, alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and Ecotherapy. CBT training was at the cornerstone of my graduate program and internships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely-utilized treatment for anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. CBT helps people examine and change their negative thoughts, which in turn impacts emotions and behaviors. CBT is interwoven into my therapeutic approach, alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and Ecotherapy. CBT training was at the cornerstone of my graduate program and internships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely-utilized treatment for anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. CBT helps people examine and change their negative thoughts, which in turn impacts emotions and behaviors. CBT is interwoven into my therapeutic approach, alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and Ecotherapy. CBT training was at the cornerstone of my graduate program and internships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely-utilized treatment for anxiety, depression, and negative self-image. CBT helps people examine and change their negative thoughts, which in turn impacts emotions and behaviors. CBT is interwoven into my therapeutic approach, alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and Ecotherapy. CBT training was at the cornerstone of my graduate program and internships.

As a woman who is honored to support other women through life's challenges and transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum, I weave Feminist Therapy into my work with clients. Feminist therapy advocates for empowerment, advocating for personal and social change, valuing diversity, and examining deeply held cultural and familial beliefs about womanhood and motherhood.

Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or other overwhelming emotions? Many of my clients seek out my support in managing the everyday life stressors and concerns that can make life more challenging and less joyful. I also specialize in working with those who are Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP), who may struggle with feeling physically and emotionally overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, sensations, and expectations of the world around them.