Feeling disconnected steals so much from us: our ability to breathe deeply, explore with curiosity, and and learn about ourselves and others. When our thoughts and choices feel misaligned, we often don’t quite feel like ourselves anymore. You might notice that you start to feel exhausted keeping up with the intensity of intrusive thoughts, feelings, stress, or money, and you're not sure what experiencing inner calm feels like anymore. This is where I come in. I'm here to support you in changing old patterns of protection that lead to disconnection, allowing your values to lead the life you want to live and reconnect to yourself.
Affirming Therapy with Amy Feeser, LGSW
Specialized Support for OCD & LGBTQIA+ Folx
As a Queer Therapist, I aim to dismantle barriers within traditional therapy that don't adequately serve our community.
Society often wants to shame us over intrusive thoughts about taboo subjects. I’m here to ground you and reassure you that, while your thoughts cause worry, they do not define you or your worth as a person. While other therapists or people in your life might shy away from these difficult topics, I will sit with you and allow you a space to fully express your deep worries and concerns. I work best with clients desiring progress through consistency, understanding that the status quo takes time to shift but is absolutely worth the long-haul commitment!
I often provide insight and education for my clients regarding how our obsessions and compulsions can be influenced by distress and this loss of control sometimes leaves us feeling helpless. Our work together will focus on helping you lean into the discomfort instead of avoidance while in the safety of a trusting relationship so you can leave our sessions feeling like you moved through it with strength and resilience.
Areas of Focus
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Addressing intrusive thoughts, obsessions, and compulsions.
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Encouraging genuine self-love, overcoming societal expectations, and recognizing your intrinsic value.
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Managing anxious thoughts, emotional wellness, and developing coping strategies.
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Learning to prioritize personal needs and understand patterns.
Therapeutic Approach
Because so much of what weighs on us can feel heavy, I welcome humor in our sessions as a way to disrupt fear & overcome the uncertainty that often grapples with our energy. I also value leaning into our strengths and understanding how the systems we live in impact our daily lives. I utilize an eclectic mix of trauma-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response and Prevention therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing.
Why Choose Amy
I specialize in working with adult individuals in the LGBTQ community to process identity, relationships, and past traumas in addition to supporting individuals in regaining control of their lives from OCD, phobias, anxiety, depression, and financial worries.
Outside of sessions you will find me riding my bike, exploring nature, or snuggling my cat.
