Amy Scott, LMSW
Psychotherapist
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I have deep respect for the courage it takes to engage in therapy, and I believe the therapeutic relationship can offer a space for healing and personal transformation. My work is motivated by the belief that exploring and attending to past wounds can allow us to meet our present experience with acceptance and move forward from a place of wholeness and authenticity. I see therapy as a collaborative, evolving process that centers safety, trust, non-judgment, and connection.
My approach is holistic, person-centered, and integrative. I’m anti-oppressive and intersectional, acknowledging the dynamic and layered ways our social identities shape our experiences, including in therapy. I honor how you show up while inviting you to consider new perspectives and connect with a fuller range of emotions that may provide insight into unmet needs and inner wisdom. I welcome explorations of the complicated, unknown, and seemingly contradictory parts of yourself.
Using relational, psychodynamic, experiential, and somatic approaches within the context of trauma-informed care, I tailor our work to your needs. I’m a Level 1 AEDP therapist. It would be an honor to learn more about you and explore how your unique experiences have shaped your needs, wants, and goals.
Training
Experience
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​Degrees and Credentials
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New York State Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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Master of Social Work, New York University
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Master of Science in Public Policy and Management, Carnegie Mellon University
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, Northwestern University
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Post-Graduate Trainings
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Level 1 AEDP Therapist (2024, AEDP Institute)
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EFT: Attachment Science in Practice (2023, Psychwire—Dr. Sue Johnson)
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End of Trauma (2022, Organic Intelligence)
In addition to seeing clients through Magnolia Psychotherapy, I work as a therapist at North Brooklyn Psychotherapy Associates, providing individual therapy to a diverse population of young adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, identity, and complex trauma. I also work to advance energy justice & climate resilience for traditionally excluded communities with the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI).
Before becoming a social worker, I spent over a decade working alongside youth and adults to design educational programs and participatory action research resulting in greater decision making power for students and parents in public schools. I have trained nonprofit teams in racial identity navigation and anti-oppressive practices. A common thread woven throughout my career involves creating meaningful opportunities for transformation and leadership for people who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and first generation students.
Interested in joining our team?
We would love to hear from you.