Amy Carolus, MA

Training: Amy earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard and subsequently spent two years working at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) working with families and children exposed to adversity. Currently, Amy is a clinical psychology PhD student at the University of Rochester.

Expertise: Amy has worked with a diverse range of clients with varying treatment needs, with a main focus on fostering emotional resilience. Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health settings doing both preventive and intervention work. Amy has experience with modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Promoting Alternatives Thinking Strategies (PATHS). At GVP, Amy is currently providing Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients build emotional and interpersonal skills.

Diversity and Inclusion: Amy recognizes that each client is the expert of their own experience, including how the complexities of their individual identities impact symptoms and treatment needs. She strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for clients of all backgrounds, to understand each person’s expertise on their identities, and to practice cultural humility. 

Approach: Amy is passionate about applying evidence-based treatments that fit the values and treatment goals of each individual client. She takes a compassionate, supportive, and direct approach that focuses on respect, collaboration, and trust. She considers it a privilege to work with clients as they foster insight, build emotional resilience, and move towards their values.

Ages: Amy works with adults and adolescents.