I’m Amaris. I feel so grateful and excited to be a part of creating a safe space to work with other clinicians in a therapeutic environment focused on respecting each client’s autonomy while supporting their healing process. My goal is to meet each person where they are while providing a safe, curious, and compassionate approach. I specialize in trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and spirituality. I am trained in brainspotting, EMDR, and multiple other modalities I utilize in sessions to offer holistic care to each person. I am an anti diet therapist who feels passionate about supporting others in connecting with their body. I also am an affirming therapist for the LGBTQIA+ community. 

I received my Master’s of Social Work from The University of Alabama. Following graduation, I worked as a therapist at a substance use disorder treatment facility providing EMDR therapy and eating disorder adjunct therapy. After this, I worked in eating disorder treatment in all levels of care before deciding to begin full time private practice several years ago. I currently work with adults, adolescents, and also offer supervision for LMSWs working towards LICSW licensure. 

My hope is that each person who comes into my office, whether physical or virtual, will feel that all parts of them (not just the “put together” parts) are honored, respected and safe. In my own life, the deepest healing I’ve felt is when another safe person bears witness to the pain in my story while holding empathy and hope, not judging me, and encouraging me as I explore the messiness of life and who I am within it all. My main goals are for each person to feel invited to explore who they are, heal from hurts and painful experiences, and feel aligned with themselves and their body. I believe we all have the knowledge of what we need to heal inside of us, but we all need to feel safe enough to be able to access it.

I look forward to hearing from you and walking alongside you in your journey.