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About Me Amy Fleming, MA, LPC “When we are lost in the woods the sight of a signpost is a great matter. He who first sees it cries ‘Look!’ The whole party gathers round and stares. But when we have found the road and are passing signposts every few miles, we shall not stop and stare. They will encourage us and we shall be grateful to the authority that set them up.” C.S. Lewis, from Surprised by Joy |
I remember the first time I explored going to counseling. I was really afraid. Afraid to talk about hard things, afraid to share my shame with another person, afraid of judgment, afraid I would crumble from seeing the weight of all my troubles that I had been carrying for so long. There was a lot to be afraid of, and fear held me back the first time – I didn’t go to counseling, then. After another year or two of trying to “manage” life on my own, I was exhausted. I had reached the proverbial breaking point and called a counselor – I needed help. I had been lost in the woods and was looking for a way out, a signpost of sorts, and a counselor seemed like a really good signpost to help me find my way.
As a Christian counselor, I believe in helping people find their way into spiritual wholeness with a loving God. I know what it’s like to wander off the path set before me, to grow weary of doing life and working on relationships, and to wrestle with the world, myself, and even with the God I love.
Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed by life circumstances or difficult relationships is something most, if not all, of us will endure. Our survival skills will kick in at some point – distraction, avoidance, numbing, denying, the list goes on. The thing about survival skills is they just help us survive until the next hard thing happens. It is good to honor the survival skills that help us to keep going, but they are only a Band-Aid that keep us afloat for a while. So, what if we move from just surviving to flourishing?
As your therapist, I won’t just give you a Band-Aid for your life hurts. I will meet you where you are. We will unravel your story, learn new tools for the journey, and embrace a life with purpose and worthiness. We will engage life and the stories we bring with compassion and gentleness. It would be my honor to be a helper on your journey of discovery and growth.
My Background
I am a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a friend, but most importantly I am a redeemed daughter of God and saved by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
I am also a lover of great literature, a star-gazer, coffee consumer, and I love to tend to my garden and get my hands in the dirt. I am a fourth generation Texan, though I have lived from coast-to-coast.
My professional background begins with my undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I was a high school English teacher for many years where I had the joy of sharing my love for literature and helping kids prepare for college while being a safe person to talk to about all the challenges that come with being a teenager. Along the way, I attended The University of Dallas and completed a master’s degree in Humanities. The addition of the master’s degree in Humanities has really benefitted my interest in the human story, as well as shaped how I include the role of narrative in therapy. After receiving a clear call from the Lord, I left teaching and pursued becoming a counselor. I earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. Upon completing my degree, I was blessed to work and serve as an LPC intern at a local Rape Crisis Center. God was so faithful to lead me to help others who experienced the trauma of sexual violence. My story came full circle as I was able to help others with a similar story to my own. I hold an active License in Professional Counseling (LPC) for the state of Texas.
Additionally, I have received specialized training in the areas of trauma, anxiety, and attachment dysfunction. Through EMDRIA, I am an EMDR trained therapist and utilize this modality for the treatment of trauma and various anxiety disorders. Through Praxis, I am also trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with Exposures for the treatment of specific anxiety disorders such as OCD, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Perfectionism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Lastly, I am trained in repairing attachment dysfunction and relational wounds through the several workshops and trainings I have attended with various experts in the field.
As a Christian counselor, I believe in helping people find their way into spiritual wholeness with a loving God. I know what it’s like to wander off the path set before me, to grow weary of doing life and working on relationships, and to wrestle with the world, myself, and even with the God I love.
Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed by life circumstances or difficult relationships is something most, if not all, of us will endure. Our survival skills will kick in at some point – distraction, avoidance, numbing, denying, the list goes on. The thing about survival skills is they just help us survive until the next hard thing happens. It is good to honor the survival skills that help us to keep going, but they are only a Band-Aid that keep us afloat for a while. So, what if we move from just surviving to flourishing?
As your therapist, I won’t just give you a Band-Aid for your life hurts. I will meet you where you are. We will unravel your story, learn new tools for the journey, and embrace a life with purpose and worthiness. We will engage life and the stories we bring with compassion and gentleness. It would be my honor to be a helper on your journey of discovery and growth.
My Background
I am a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a friend, but most importantly I am a redeemed daughter of God and saved by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
I am also a lover of great literature, a star-gazer, coffee consumer, and I love to tend to my garden and get my hands in the dirt. I am a fourth generation Texan, though I have lived from coast-to-coast.
My professional background begins with my undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. I was a high school English teacher for many years where I had the joy of sharing my love for literature and helping kids prepare for college while being a safe person to talk to about all the challenges that come with being a teenager. Along the way, I attended The University of Dallas and completed a master’s degree in Humanities. The addition of the master’s degree in Humanities has really benefitted my interest in the human story, as well as shaped how I include the role of narrative in therapy. After receiving a clear call from the Lord, I left teaching and pursued becoming a counselor. I earned a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. Upon completing my degree, I was blessed to work and serve as an LPC intern at a local Rape Crisis Center. God was so faithful to lead me to help others who experienced the trauma of sexual violence. My story came full circle as I was able to help others with a similar story to my own. I hold an active License in Professional Counseling (LPC) for the state of Texas.
Additionally, I have received specialized training in the areas of trauma, anxiety, and attachment dysfunction. Through EMDRIA, I am an EMDR trained therapist and utilize this modality for the treatment of trauma and various anxiety disorders. Through Praxis, I am also trained in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) with Exposures for the treatment of specific anxiety disorders such as OCD, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Perfectionism, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Lastly, I am trained in repairing attachment dysfunction and relational wounds through the several workshops and trainings I have attended with various experts in the field.
What Clients Are Saying About Amy:
"Amy has been a Godsend in my life. Her heart for what she does and the people she works with is evident from the first time you meet her. She has helped me through talk therapy and EMDR and with boundary work, processing trauma, mindfulness, and more. So blessed by Gracestone Counseling."
"Amy is a wonderful therapist. She is caring, compassionate, and has a calming presence. I love her ability to integrate faith into the counseling process; it has helped me immensely, as it was something that I missed with my previous therapist. I am thankful to know her and to work with her."
"A friend recommended I reach out to Amy. I've been seeing her for a year now and credit her for the progress I've made. Amy is warm, insightful, spiritual, intelligent and offers perspectives I wouldn't have considered otherwise. My anxiety and depression are now manageable, with her gentle guidance."
"Amy is so great! She’s warm, kind, very easy to talk to (which is kinda the point). I am so happy to have been referred to her. She is genuine, honest, transparent, friendly. I very much credit her for helping us repair our marriage. Highly recommend seeing Amy!"
"Amy has been a Godsend in my life. Her heart for what she does and the people she works with is evident from the first time you meet her. She has helped me through talk therapy and EMDR and with boundary work, processing trauma, mindfulness, and more. So blessed by Gracestone Counseling."
"Amy is a wonderful therapist. She is caring, compassionate, and has a calming presence. I love her ability to integrate faith into the counseling process; it has helped me immensely, as it was something that I missed with my previous therapist. I am thankful to know her and to work with her."
"A friend recommended I reach out to Amy. I've been seeing her for a year now and credit her for the progress I've made. Amy is warm, insightful, spiritual, intelligent and offers perspectives I wouldn't have considered otherwise. My anxiety and depression are now manageable, with her gentle guidance."
"Amy is so great! She’s warm, kind, very easy to talk to (which is kinda the point). I am so happy to have been referred to her. She is genuine, honest, transparent, friendly. I very much credit her for helping us repair our marriage. Highly recommend seeing Amy!"
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