A Bit More About Me
Okay, let’s be honest. You’re really looking for pictures of my pets, my marital status;), and what I do on the weekends, right?
I know first hand it’s not everyday you’ll have enough hope to consider reaching out to a therapist.
I have personally been through similar experiences with divorce (tough times for sure), and I clearly remember the rollercoaster of emotions. Yikes! You might be wondering if a couples counselor can help. Maybe you’re worried your relationship is too complicated or that it’s too late for therapy. I say, it’s not too complicated, nor is it too late.
Some Fun Facts About Me
When I’m not in session with therapy clients, I’m probably in session with a personal training client or teaching a group fitness class. Yes, I do both and always have. I began teaching fitness classes while in school for my undergraduate degree (I was basically a child) in psychology at UCF in Orlando, FL, and never looked back!
I have a husband (not my first;) and two fabulous cats, Jake & Lyla. I love coffee but never finish the cup and turn to music when I need to regroup or get a boost of inspiration. I’m energetic and assertive in and out of session, and I’m also an introvert (insert- everyone laughs)! In general, I have a great passion for helping people make practical changes that are reachable and sustainable.
What qualifies you to do this work, Amy?
I’M HAPPY YOU CARE ABOUT THESE THINGS!
My name is Amy Walker, and I’m a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (LMFT) in the sate of Florida (Lic. #MT2006).
I hold a Master of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Nova Southeastern University, School of Social and Systemic Studies.
I also augmented my MFT graduate training with coursework and practicums to earn a Specialization in Medical Family Therapy.
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Florida International University.
I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 of Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
I have also completed training in Treating Affairs And Trauma by Drs. John and Julie Gottman.
I have experience working in a variety of settings, like schools, community mental health centers, in-patient (residential) eating disorder treatment centers, Therapeutic Foster Care, Broward County, as well as Palm Beach County court systems, as an expert witness, and private practice.
I offer weekly couples therapy appointments, pre-marital counseling, and weekend couples retreats/intensives.
My Values
CURIOSITY
Remaining constantly inquisitive about your story is how I discover buried treasures of information.
PRECISION
Asking the right questions so you can come to your own solutions.
IMAGINATION
Solutions to our trickiest problems are often hidden in the details and in things that seemed unrelated.
FLEXIBILITY
Shifting my hypotheses anytime the need arises and thinking about issues in creative ways.
CHOICE
Sometimes we need to abandon the status quo and turn off auto-pilot. because, if it’s broken, fix it.
SYNERGY
When things change within you, things change around you and vise versa.
… AND FOR THE PART YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR
