| Location: |
Amy Rizzo, LCSW (private practice)
1390 Birmingham Rd
Suite 102
West Chester, PA 19382
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| Phone: |
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| Email: |
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| Profession: |
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
Coaching
Parent-coaching
Special Education (IEP) Consultation
I offer both online therapy sessions and in-person therapy sessions.
*Masks are still required in my office for all in-person sessions.*(updated 7/28/24) |
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
Family
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| Practice Description: |
You may be feeling stuck or overwhelmed and you've decided to look for a therapist to help. I have worked with many people over the years who started out where you are today and ended up feeling much better. I've had a lot of success working with kids, teens, and adults who were struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, etc. My personal experiences with ADHD, autism, chronic illness, etc. allow me to better understand and help those with similar experiences. My personal experience with the LGBTQ+ community has made me a strong ally. My practice is a place of safety and respect for all.
I view each client as a unique, whole person with both strengths and weaknesses. My practice is holistic, supportive, solution oriented, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and goal directed. Whatever your age may be, child or adult, it's important to me that you come away from each session feeling heard, seen, supported, and accepted.
Therapy interventions I use are based on various theories, including: Client Centered, EMDR Therapy, Systems Family Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Attachment Parenting, etc. EMDR Therapy is particularly helpful with difficulties related to anxiety, trauma, and feeling "stuck". I have 4 years of additional, advanced training in EMDR Therapy with kids and teens. I've been doing EMDR Therapy for over 20 years and it never ceases to amaze me how effective it can be.
I help with many things including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PTSD and Trauma, Phobias, Behavior issues, Family problems, emotional issues related to Learning Disabilities and/or Giftedness, as well as the emotional difficulties and medical trauma which can arise during Chronic Illness.
I do individual and family therapy, parent-coaching, assessment for diagnosis, and professional consultations for case review and second opinions.
Additionally, I use my knowledge of Psychoeducational testing and Special Education Law (but I'm not a lawyer) to help parents to navigate the special education system and to effectively advocate for their own children.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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ADHD
Parenting Issues
PTSD
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anxiety
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Chronic Physical Illness
Codependency
Crisis/Trauma
Depression
Divorce
Learning Disabilities
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Chronic illness
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| Age Specialties: |
Children
Adolescents
Adults
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
College Students
Multicultural
People with Disabilities
Trauma Survivors
Women/Feminist
LGBTQ+ ally
Neurodivergent
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Attachment-Based Therapy
Biopsychosocial
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Family Systems Therapy
Integrative
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychoeducation
Psychosocial Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy
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| Education: |
MSW in Clinical Social Work
Widener University, 1995
BA in Psychology
Immaculata College, 1991
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| License #: |
CW014586 |
| Licensed In: |
Pennsylvania |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
EMDR Level I &II training plus 4 years of advanced instruction/supervision for EMDR with children. |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | NASW | | EMDRIA |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$140.00 per hour |
| Insurance and Billing Details: |
While I do not bill insurance for payment, I can provide receipts that you can submit to your insurance for allowable reimbursement. |
| Office Hours: |
by appointment |
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In-person and Telehealth |
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| Accepting New Clients: Yes | | Free 15-minute Consult: Yes | | In Practice Since: 1995 | | Sliding Fee Scale: No | | Prescribe Medication: No | | Wheelchair Accessible: Yes |
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