Amy Fourney, LPC

amyf@weaverandassociates.net

Born and raised in Northern Virginia, Amy Fourney (she/her) has worked with a diverse range of clients coping with challenges such as anxiety, depression, gender identity issues, life transitions, and family relationships. After receiving her undergraduate degree in sociology from James Madison University, Amy earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from The George Washington University. Amy's work with young people has shaped her commitment to building resilience among this underserved population. She has provided support for outpatient behavioral health programs and spent a year in residency at The Helix Center, an Intensive Outpatient Program in McLean, VA. Being able to provide support to kids in this post-pandemic society has been rewarding on so many levels.

By providing a relaxed, safe space for people from all backgrounds, Amy helps her clients find the self-care approach that works for them. She helps them regain control of their experiences through mindfulness and behavior modification. Amy is passionate about working with kids, teens, and families during this tumultuous time when access to youth mental health services is scarce. By addressing important family relationships, she aims to help teens break through survival mode so they can build the skills and confidence they need to tolerate life's pain and focus on what brings them joy.

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PRIVATE SERVICES OFFERED

  • Psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and families
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Child-Centered Play Therapy

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: The George Washington University
  • Bachelor's degree in Sociology: James Madison University
  • Trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  • Training for Child-Centered Play Therapy from Nicole Bryan, LPC
  • Trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy principles, Attachment Theory and Exposure Response Prevention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Counseling at GW’s Community Counseling Services Center
  • Worked at The Women's Center in Vienna, Virginia
  • Residency at a private practice in Falls Church, Virginia
  • Residency at The Helix Center, an Intensive Outpatient Program in McLean, VA
  • Support for outpatient behavioral health program at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • Volunteered at the PRS Crisis Link suicide prevention hotline for two years
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