Amy Carter, Ph.D.

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Dr. Amy Carter has a general private practice providing individual therapy for adults. Her areas of interest include family of origin concerns, the treatment of trauma, mood disorders, the connection between spirituality and psychology, and the use of creativity and art to promote psychological health and well-being. Dr. Carter has completed extensive post graduate training in the treatment of trauma and training in spiritual direction. Her approach to treatment employs a strengths-based perspective using cognitive, dynamic and behavioral interventions. Treatment focuses on understanding the meaning and dynamic underpinnings of symptoms, as well as making behavioral change. Dr. Carter completed her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois.