In addition to being a couples therapist trained in the Gottman Method Level III, Amita also provided trauma, depression and anxiety counseling using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR) Trauma Releasing Exercise (TRE), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Yoga for Mood Management.
What differentiates Amita from other therapists is her ability to utilize eastern philosophy with western education to help her clients transform their lives. She has an easy style of relating to her clients, from a down to earth and pragmatic standpoint. Amita recognizes your inner strengths and shines a light on them, so you are also able to tap into them to improve your life.
Amita is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion, understanding, and humor she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education
Master of Education in Counseling Psychology, University of Louisville
Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Northern Kentucky University
License, Certifications & Awards
Certified EMDR Level I, and II
Certified Gottman Relationship Therapist Level I, II and III
Certified Mindful Eating Conscious Living Teacher
Certified Yoga for Mood Management Teacher
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist
200 Level Yoga Teacher
Yin Yoga Teacher
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed in Kentucky, Ohio, Texas and California
Amita was recently interviewed for a local television show. The topic was "How to Improve Your Self Esteem", the You Tube link is below.
"How to Improve Your Self Esteem"
