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Amy Brinkman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Illinois

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, OCD, Stress, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hello! Congratulations on taking this important step!

My sense of humor and positive outlook on situations are a big part of my love for empowering others.

As a graduate of Wayne State University with my MSW, I am an LCSW, practicing for over 20 years in multiple settings including clinical, medical, and school social work, and owning a yoga studio.

Specializations are working through current and/or past trauma using EMDR therapy. I also treat anxiety/OCD with ERP therapy and mindfulness.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am described as a down to earth, warm person with a sense of humor, passionate about assisting you to reach your goals. I'm open minded and focused on helping you find clarity and balance in your life.

What you can expect from our first session

As a goal oriented clinician, we will together find just the right approach. I commonly use mind-body (ACT) and cognitive evaluations (CBT) as well as specific therapies such as exposure work for OCD and EMDR for trauma which will change negative belief systems keeping you stuck.


Amy's style is

Empowering
Warm
Humorous

Insurance carriers Amy accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Amy

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Wayne State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: PTSD
Modalities: Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), EMDR, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Exposure Response Prevention