Dr. Amy Harkins, PhD

Dr. Amy Harkins, PhD

Psychologist
500 Columbia St NW, Ste 102, Olympia, WA
Amy Harkins, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University and is a dedicated psychologist serving individuals throughout Washington at LifeStance Health. With a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between physical, emotional, and cognitive health, Dr. Harkins offers expert support to clients navigating various life challenges. Her approach is deeply compassionate and rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring clients receive personalized and effective care. Dr. Harkins brings a wealth of experience, having spent ten years working in long-term medical care settings such as nursing homes. This has provided her with unique insights into aging and the connections between physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. Additionally, her five years working with veterans and their families have equipped her with a profound understanding of trauma, including generational trauma, and its impact on daily life and family dynamics. Passionate about addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD/trauma, she employs empirically validated treatments. Her expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, and Narrative Therapy allows her to tailor interventions to each client’s needs. Dr. Harkins is particularly interested in cultural issues, a focus of her doctoral studies, and continues to explore these themes in her practice and personal life. She also has a strong interest in positive psychology, studying happiness and creativity, as well as ecopsychology, focusing on eco-anxiety and eco-depression related to climate change. She provides individual therapy to a diverse clientele, including first responders, military personnel, veterans, and women. She supports clients through midlife and later life transitions and medical conditions, always prioritizing their unique needs and circumstances.

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About Dr. Amy Harkins

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Amy Harkins

Amy Harkins, Ph.D., earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University and is a dedicated psychologist serving individuals throughout Washington at LifeStance Health. With a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationship between physical, emotional, and cognitive health, Dr. Harkins offers expert support to clients navigating various life challenges. Her approach is deeply compassionate and rooted in evidence-based practices, ensuring clients receive personalized and effective care. Dr. Harkins brings a wealth of experience, having spent ten years working in long-term medical care settings such as nursing homes. This has provided her with unique insights into aging and the connections between physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive functioning. Additionally, her five years working with veterans and their families have equipped her with a profound understanding of trauma, including generational trauma, and its impact on daily life and family dynamics. Passionate about addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and PTSD/trauma, she employs empirically validated treatments. Her expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, and Narrative Therapy allows her to tailor interventions to each client’s needs. Dr. Harkins is particularly interested in cultural issues, a focus of her doctoral studies, and continues to explore these themes in her practice and personal life. She also has a strong interest in positive psychology, studying happiness and creativity, as well as ecopsychology, focusing on eco-anxiety and eco-depression related to climate change. She provides individual therapy to a diverse clientele, including first responders, military personnel, veterans, and women. She supports clients through midlife and later life transitions and medical conditions, always prioritizing their unique needs and circumstances.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Amy Harkins, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Washington
500 Columbia St NW, Ste 102, Olympia, WA 98501

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Arizona State University, PhD in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1386863298

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Dr. Amy Harkins has 2 office locations in Olympia, view full addresses on Dr. Harkins's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Amy Harkins?

Dr. Amy Harkins frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Amy Harkins on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Amy Harkins speak?

Dr. Amy Harkins speaks English.

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