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THERAPY, COACHING
Amy T. Scully, LCSW
Life is so good, full of opportunities for fulfillment, joy, and contentment. But by its very nature, it inevitably leaves a mark. If we try to protect ourselves and avoid pain, we often end up isolated and alone. If we choose to take risks and be vulnerable, we can experience great joy, but also great heartache. In spite of our best efforts to live fully, often our own choices and mistakes, and sometimes the choices and mistakes of others, leave painful reminders of hopes dashed, trust betrayed, and dreams abandoned. Hopelessness, disappointment, and grief become overwhelming and constant, and in order to cope, we often withdraw, lash out, or find ways to avoid the pain. But the truth is, none of these will help in the long run.
My hope is that in difficult times like these, I can be both a source of compassion and understanding to help you through your struggles and a careful listener who makes you feel heard, accepted, and valued. I believe that sharing your burden may give you space to see what is getting in your way, clarity to know what you can change, and strength to perhaps approach your situation differently and more effectively. At times, you may just need me to walk beside you as you face painful and difficult circumstances. Ultimately, my goal will be to help you find courage, hope, determination and a new emotional flexibility to bend with challenging times in order to live a life unencumbered by past mistakes and present doubts.
My Philosophy
All of us are meant for love, respect and belonging, even though the complexities of life can sometimes make it hard to uncover and fulfill our most important needs. Oftentimes, we doubt our value and purpose, our relationships fray, and unwelcome patterns keep us stuck until we step back and look at the whole picture – it is then that we can make the most creative choices. We can learn to break free of old patterns that are destructive and painful and create new habits of thinking, feeling and acting. Therapy can be life giving to that sacred process. Good therapy breaks us open to possibilities for living and aliveness that we never thought we had.
My Education
My undergraduate study was at Vanderbilt University and my graduate work was at the University of Georgia where I completed a Master of Social Work with specialty certification in marriage and family therapy. I have worked in a range of clinical settings including hospital emergency department psychiatric services, in patient acute mental health crises intervention and stabilization, domestic violence victim safe housing and domestic violence crises services. In addition to these degrees I have earned advanced training in a range of therapeutic practices and models including Emotionally Focused Couple’s Therapy (EFT), Non-violent Communication, Inner Relationship Focusing, Restorative Justice Circles facilitation and mindfulness. I have an extensive background in the study of eastern philosophy and spiritual practices (my undergraduate degree was in Asian Studies with a concentration in comparative religions). I teach yoga and meditation and I will draw on that background to help you learn to attune to your physicality as a tool for change.
I consult with a wide diversity of couples, individuals and groups. Some clients are facing problems with living like low self-esteem, procrastination, blocks to intimacy, shyness and anger. I have also worked with adults experiencing serious mental health symptoms like clinical depression, anxiety, addiction, suicidality, urges for self-harm, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and personality disorder.
To learn more about Amy do not hesitate to reach out to her or visit her website.
Email : amy@thekairoscounselinggroup.com
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THERAPY, COACHING
Lyn Stubbs, LMSW
I am glad you are here. Acknowledging and facing what is painful and no longer working in your life is an act of courage and love. My sincere wish for you is that you find a therapist who is "just right" for you.
If you are a couple or individual ready to grow and want to work in practical and experiential ways, then I may be that therapist. Our first task together is to create a relationship where you experience enough safety, care, and respect to be willing to risk new ways of relating to yourself and others. We will do this by bringing a kind mindful curiosity to what is present; this creates the space that allows you to explore what is challenging and complex. I believe that once we learn to embrace our feelings, listen to our deeper longings, know the ways our emotional history is playing out, and fully accept where we are, the journey toward healing and wholeness can begin.
Life will still have difficulty and challenge. Through our time and your efforts, your capacity to be with life with more grace, peace, and love will grow. The practical side of our work together is to learn new skills. Some of those skills are listening and speaking in ways that create trust and intimacy. Ultimately it is our sense connection to others, and to a meaningful life that makes all that we go through worth it.
My Philosophy
As a certified Hakomi therapist (and former licensed massage therapist), I listen to and access the memories and intelligence of the body; some people call this a bottom-up approach. I believe in the power of emotion as a catalyst for change and healing. The foundational philosophical principles of The Hakomi Method and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy guide my approach. They are mindfulness, non-violence, organicity, unity, mind-body integration, and loving presence.
https://hakomiinstitute.com/about/hakomi-mindful-somatic-psychotherapy/the-hakomi-principles
I work collaboratively. Sometimes leading with my knowledge and sometimes walking beside you as you sort and find your way. Once we access your inner wisdom, I trust it will lead you towards new vibrant, sometimes uncomfortable, authentic ways of relating. As your therapist, I will challenge you to look with kinder eyes towards yourself and others. My clients often inspire me to be a better partner and person.
My Education
In 1980 I received my bachelor's degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, and in 2020, my master's degree in social work from the University of Georgia. I am an associate at The Kairos Counseling Group and practice under supervision. I am in the process of accruing clinical hours and supervision hours for clinical licensure. In mid-May of 2020, I completed my specialist internship as a service provider offering therapy at ASPIRE Clinic on the UGA campus. I am a certified in the Hakomi Method, a mindful somatic psychotherapy. I was a licensed massage therapist for ten years. My areas of interest, training, and focus are couples therapy, attachment, and trauma.
In the areas of couples therapy, I have completed two EFT externships, and I am currently receiving supervision in EFT. In November of 2022 I will have completed my Core Skills in EFT. I have also, completed Levels 1 and 2 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy training. I also have extensive training in Marshal Rosenberg's Non-Violent Communication,I have studied Terence Real's Relational Life Training, Levels 1 and 2. .I in the certification process of Diane Poole Heller's Dynamic Attachment Re-patterning Experience. I have completed DARe Levels 1-4 In the areas of attachment of trauma, I have completed the 80-hour Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 training. I am a Becoming Safely Embodied certified practitioner. In June, I participated in an EMDRIA approved EMDR training.
As the poet Rumi so poignantly describes: "Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there." If you would like to meet and see if we are a good fit, please don't hesitate to reach out for a 30-minute no-cost consultation.
Email : lyn@thekairoscounselinggroup.com