I am an EMDR-trained, trauma-informed counselor working toward full licensure as a mental health and marriage and family therapist, currently practicing under supervision in Washington State and Minnesota. Alongside my counseling training, I hold a PhD in Business Analytics and Decision Sciences (outside the counseling field) and am pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology to deepen my clinical work.

Years of Experience: Since 2024

Office Location(s): Teletherapy - licensed/supervised in Washington and Minnesota

Areas of Expertise: Anger Management, PTSD, Trauma, Substance Abuse/Use, Grief, EMDR, Child & Adolescent Development

Areas of Interest: Working with clients age 2 and up, including Child & Adolescent Development, Veterans, Couples, and the elderly

Clinical Approach: I collaborate with clients using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and solution-focused therapy. My aim is to help clients gain insight, strategies, and patterns that bring grounding, stability, happiness, new beginnings, and peace.

Education: Master of Science in Child & Adolescent Developmental Psychology (January 2024); Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling: Addictions and Recovery (May 2024); PhD in Business Analytics and Decision Sciences (non-counseling); currently pursuing a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, expected 2028

License & Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate (LMHCA/LMFTA) and SUDP-T (Washington State, under supervision); Pre-license supervisee working toward LPCC/LMFT (Minnesota)

Services Offered in Minnesota (pre-licensed; may be covered by insurance)

• Individual therapy

• Family therapy

• Trauma therapy

• Cultural translation therapy

• Advocacy

• Disability therapy

• 24/7 crisis therapy

• Parenting therapy

• PTSD therapy

EMDR Intensive (not covered by insurance)

An EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) intensive is an extended, focused course of EMDR therapy delivered over consecutive days rather than weekly sessions. It is a well-established, evidence-based method for processing and resolving traumatic experiences, distressing memories, and other emotional issues.

• Format: 4–6 hours/day over 2–5 consecutive days, with breaks including a 1-hour lunch

• Schedule: starts around 10:00 am and ends around 6:00 pm; individualized to the client's needs

• Price: $1,500/day, including 6 hours of EMDR, treatment planning, and resources

• Deposit: 50% required to hold the scheduled intensive; remaining 50% due on day one

• Hold policy: scheduled time is held for 2 days without a deposit, then released if unpaid

Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration Cases (not covered by insurance)

Assessments offered:

• Asylum

• VAWA

• Hardship Waiver

• T Visa

• U Visa

Qualifications and approach: 1–2 years of experience working with trauma; flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends; secure telehealth available throughout Minnesota; trained in evidence-based, culturally responsive approaches, with training completed through the Immigration Evaluation Institute.

Timeline and fees (Minnesota):

• Full evaluation (1–2 interviews, report within 14 days of last interview): $2,000

• Expedited evaluation (report within 7 days): $2,200

• Rushed evaluation (report within 36 hours): $2,800

To schedule an appointment with Amelia, call or text (612) 816-6850.