I specialize in working with First Responders and their spouses or partners to rebuild connection, improve communication, and restore trust.

As a Christian counselor and am a Gottman trained couples therapist, I integrate faith-based principles (when desired) with practical, evidence-based tools to help couples and individuals strengthen resilience and heal from the impact of the job—without having to explain the culture.

I bring a deep understanding of First Responder culture through my service in the U.S. Navy, over 20 years as a pastor, and work as a corrections chaplain. Coming from a law enforcement family, I offer insight and compassion for those who serve and the challenges they face.

My heart for service, combined with my training, makes me a strong resource for individuals, couples, and families looking for both faith-based and evidence-based approaches.

You serve others every day. It’s okay to take time to serve your own heart, your marriage, and your faith.

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Children and teens often express what they feel through behavior long before they can put it into words. Drawing on my background in Child Protective Services (CPS), collaboration with law enforcement, and specialized training in forensic interviewing, I understand how trauma and stress impact children and families at every level.

Using play therapy and trauma-informed approaches, I help children safely process difficult experiences while supporting parents in rebuilding connection, communication, and stability at home. While I work with the general public, I have a special focus on serving First Responder families, understanding the unique pressures and emotional challenges that come with the job.

As a bilingual counselor (English & Spanish), I offer culturally responsive care so families can communicate and heal in the language that feels most natural. Together, we’ll work toward greater understanding, calm, and hope within your home.

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Meet Amie

First Responder Counselor Licensed in WA, OR, MN, & ND

Serving First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, Therapists, Veterans, and other High Stress Occupations & the family members of these individuals

Experience: Work Stress, Trauma, PTSD, Combat PTSD, Critical Incidents, Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol & Substance Use, Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, Complex PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Sexual Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, Grief/Loss, Line of Duty Deaths, Family & Department Suicide Death, and Improving Department Wellness & Peer Support Programs.

Why Amie? Amie grew up in a Law Enforcement family who has over 100 years (and counting) of combined service to their communities and country. Amie has a father who served 34 years in LE retiring as the Chief of Police, her brother is a current LEO, and she also has other extended family members in the field both retired and still serving.

Due to this familial connection, it has provided Amie an understanding of the unique experiences and stressors faced by First Responder Professionals that her clients have appreciated.

Treatment Modalities: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), CBT for Insomnia, CBT for Depression, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for Emotion Regulation, Mindfulness, and other therapeutic techniques.

Most Major Insurances Accepted

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