Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC (she, her)
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140 Elm St., Ste. 1, New Canaan, CT 06840
Let's Connect (203) 774-9670
I am a CT Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor that specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and women. I utilize an eclectic mix of theories and techniques to inform my practice (Client-Centered, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy and Mindfulness).
I provide a safe space for clients to feel seen, heard, accepted, validated and supported. I believe that the therapeutic relationship heals. I also provide tools and resources to help clients learn identify, express and cope with their emotions.
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 3159 Amy Elkins Dickerson
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from Association for Play Therapy Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor / 2023
- Certificate from School of Positive Transformation Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher / 2024
- Attended Columbia University, Teachers College, Graduated 2012
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (203) 774-9670
Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Women's Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (203) 774-9670
Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- SPACE
- Strength-Based
- TF-CBT
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (203) 774-9670
Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC
Groups
Parent Support Group
Share stories of how you struggle and get support from an expert parent guidance specialist and other parents struggling with similar issues.
Expertise
Parenting
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50
Location
AED Psychotherapy, LLC
140 Elm Street
Suite 1
New Canaan, CT 06840
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Women in Midlife Support Group
Many women going through perimenopause and menopause experience an increase in anxiety and depressive symptoms due to changing hormone levels. In this group, you will learn ways to manage your emotions using evidenced based strategies such as CBT and mindfulness.
Expertise
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$50
Group Meets
Every Fri 12 P.M. - 1 P.M.
Location
AED Psychotherapy, LLC
140 Elm St
Suite 1
New Canaan, CT 06840
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Location
Primary Location
AED Psychotherapy, LLC
140 Elm St.
Ste. 1
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 774-9670Email me
Nearby Areas
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Amy Elkins Dickerson
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdM, LPC