Alexander Amu, LCPC

Alexander Amu, LCPC

Psychotherapist
IL
5.00
“He is direct but comforting. He is very relatable. He pushes you to acknowledge your troubles, face them and move past them. ”
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5.00
“He is direct but comforting. He is very relatable. He pushes you to acknowledge your troubles, face them and move past them. ”
More than 1 year ago

About Alexander Amu

Focus areas

Anger Management
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Depression
Insomnia

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Alexander Amu

Greetings, I am a licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor, licensed in Georgia and Illinois, currently residing in Georgia. I hold a Master's degree in Counseling from Chicago State University and am also a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). I have over 16 years of experience as a clinician in both residential and outpatient settings. I am trained in the use of several treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia.

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Popular visit reasons

Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Childhood Trauma
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy

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Practice names

Education and training

  • Chicago State University, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1528312576

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He is direct but comforting. He is very relatable. He pushes you to acknowledge your troubles, face them and move past them.
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Alexander Amu frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alexander Amu on their profile.

What languages does Alexander Amu speak?

Alexander Amu speaks English.

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