Amy Nims, LPCC-S

Hi! I’m Amy and I work as a clinical mental health counselor and counselor supervisor here at City.  I’ve worked in community mental health and private practice for 18+ years, with the last 15 years entrenched in child welfare and community systems work. 

Alongside therapy and supervision, I’ve enjoyed running de-briefing groups and supportive sessions for fellow therapists in crisis and high-intensity positions; teaching and developing people in and outside of therapeutic spaces; and presenting in conferences and classrooms, large and small. I primarily rely on Person-Centered and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches, but I also believe in a collaborative, multi-faceted approach problem solving.

I’ve been trained in Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics and geek out about brains. Specialty areas I’ve honed include couple’s work, LGBTQ/Ally support and parenting, navigating Child Welfare and systems, impact of trauma and generational trauma, and young adult life transitions.

Outside of practice, I enjoy time with my wife, doggos, and friends/family. I am always up for a game (especially if it gets me out of doing the dishes!) and making questionably bad crafts or baked goods. I’m unapologetically into Romantasies, swim to keep my head clear, and love nature so long as it’s not too hot, cold, or buggy.  I strongly believe in the power of perspective, community, and humor.