Amy Duffy, MA, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP began her career working in marginalized communities providing in-home therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families.
For over 13 years, Amy has specialized in the treatment of those who have been exposed to trauma and may be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. She provides treatment to survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of trauma survivors, Amy focuses a great deal of attention on the neurological effects to exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
In addition, Amy also specializes in the treatment of self-injurious behavior, eating disorders, military reintegration, and issues related to oppression.
Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR are often utilized to address the needs of complex cases. Amy utilizes an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. She welcomes all genders, ethnicities, ages, and religious backgrounds, to explore their needs and engage in a holistic treatment approach to achieve their goals.
Amy is a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in North Carolina. She also holds her certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Education:
Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Leadership, Policy & Human Development,North Carolina State University
M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, North Carolina Central University
B.A., Psychology, North Carolina State University
Professional Affiliations
American Counseling Association
Association of Multicultural Counseling and Development
Counselors for Social Justice
International Association of Trauma Professionals
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association
