Amy Sifford, LCMHC, NC | Psychotherapist

About Amy Sifford

Focus areas

Coping Mechanism Development

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Women's Issues Therapy

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Women's Mental Health Issues

Divorce Counseling

Stress

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

EMDR

Compassion Focused

Existential

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amy Sifford

Hi there, I'm Amy! I am licensed to provide clinical mental health counseling in North Carolina. I am also a licensed clinical supervisor and I have a Ph.D in counselor education and supervision. I am an adjunct instructor of psychology at my local community college. I have over twenty years of professional experience in human services and my focus is providing trauma-informed, client-centered, evidence-based clinical services to adults. My approach My approach to therapy is rooted in existential philosophy and a belief in the resiliency of the human spirit. I utilize a variety of strategies and techniques from classical Client-Centered practices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family System Theory, Choice Theory, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I am certified to provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and advanced training in trauma-focused CBT, and Seeking Safety. My focus I primarily work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, sociocultural stress, dysthymia, and phase-of-life issues. My communication style I like to create a warm and welcoming space for my clients. I am genuinely interested in hearing about your experiences and getting to know you on as deep a level as you are comfortable. I am friendly, and a realist, I use humor and colloquial phrases harkening back to my working-class roots and Southern Appalachian heritage. In short, I am plain-spoken and it is my hope our time together will benefit you in some way. My journey to mental healthcare I have a natural curiosity about our lot as human beings and have long been drawn to the idea that we depend on one another, for better or worse, to survive and more importantly, to thrive. None of us are immune to sadness, sorrow, loss, tragedy, or trauma and sometimes the load is too heavy and complex to carry alone. I began my journey as a volunteer at a group home for teenagers.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - North Carolina

Education and training

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision

NPI number

1982832986

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What practice does Amy Sifford work with?

Amy Sifford works with Rula Health - North Carolina.

What are common reasons for patients to see Amy Sifford?

Amy Sifford frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Amy Sifford on their profile.