Amy Torn - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

25 years experience

About Amy Torn

Hello! I am a California- and Pennsylvania-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with 25 years of experience counseling children, teens, and adults. I have trained and practiced extensively as a cognitive-behavioral therapist, and I also have a passion for mindfulness, self-compassion, and holistic approaches for greater well-being.
In counseling, I invite people to cultivate greater self-acceptance; release themselves from the burden of limiting, distressing beliefs; and find meaning and opportunity in challenging experiences. It is very possible to be free from suffering!
I offer a compassionate, research-based, and collaborative approach to counseling – as well as Eastern and Western Spiritual perspectives to those who may be interested. I love to listen deeply and to offer questions for self-exploration, also.
I have a passion and specialty in assisting teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, as well as those who wish to be more loving/accepting of themselves.
I also have a strong interest in supporting individuals with chronic illnesses or other physical challenges, as well as their loved ones.
My other professional roles are as an astrologer and a Reiki (Japanese energy healing) practitioner. I also offer dream interpretation sessions, utilizing a research-based model developed at the University of Maryland.
In my free time, I care for several animal friends, study Spanish, meditate, hike, and bake vegan cookies. I lived in Southern California for two decades and now reside in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Thank you for viewing my site. It will be a joy to connect with you!

Licenses

LMFT

44895

LMFT

MF001804

Professional experience

Addictions
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-love
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Amy really helped me put a lot into perspective”

“Amy is a beautiful human. She has helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. Don’t know what I would do without her. Precious friend now and I look forward to every session with her.”

“Amy is genuine and truly cares. Amy understands the balancing of listening and adding input when needed.”

“Amy has been such a wonderful sounding board for me through one of the most challenging times in my life. She responds quickly, effectively, and provides helpful practices to better myself and understand my feelings on a deeper level. She doesn’t pressure to schedule meetings, she is a fantastic listener and I would recommend her to anyone. Very thankful to have found BetterHelp and Amy!”

“She is extremely thoughtful, well spoken, well read, and kind. I have been fortunate to have her.”

“Amy is such a wise and caring soul, I was VERY lucky to get her as my help and refuge through the tough times”

“Amy is the best person to happen to me since I’ve been a member of better help for close to a year now!”

“Amy is great and empathetic, LOVE her”

“My best experience with therapy thus far.”

“Amy is truly one of a kind. Very skilled and attentive. She provides excellent communication and understanding from a place of non judgment and compassion.”

“Amy listens and has a lot of suggestions for getting you on the right path.”

“Talking with Amy is like talking to a long time family friend who will tell you how it is but with love and a gentle approach.”

“Amy is a fantastic match, I’ve had many many many different therapists over the years but I’ve never had one quite like her! I feel so uplifted and fulfilled after each session. I feel heard and understood, while I also walk away from each session, learning some thing valuable. I’m in a much better place because of the help of Amy! I feel so lucky :)”

“Sharing and talking with Amy today gave me the clarity and direction I needed. She listened and I felt validated. I am grateful I reached out for help.”

“Very kind”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.