Last edited 08/25/2024

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Dr. Amy Hunter

Accepting New Clients
In Person in West Hartford
Headshot of Dr. Amy Hunter Licensed Professional Counselor
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyBorderline Personality DisorderPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyBorderline Personality DisorderAbuse/Survivors of abuseAdolescent mental healthAttachment issuesDomestic violencePost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Treatment Approaches
Mindfulness PracticesBrainspottingDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Prolonged Exposure TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureConnecticut, Licensed Professional Counselor, 001797
Training/CertificationsIntensively trained in DBT, DBT-PE, Brainspotting and psychotherapy
Education
American international College, Doctorate of Philosophy, Educational Psychology, 2009 — Focused on learning disabilities, psychoeducational testing and counseling.
American International College, 1994 — Psychoeducational testing, year long internship as school psychologist.
American International College, Master of Arts, Psychology, 1993 — Focus on counseling, development.
Work HistoryI worked in residential care for 18 years with children, adolescents, and families. I served as senior clinician and program director. I developed two DBT programs for adolescent males and females respectively. I opened my private practice in 2009 specializing in DBT, prolonged exposure, Brainspotting, and psychotherapy. I work primarily with clients who are diagnosed with depression and PTSD. I also perform evaluations for DCF.
Frequently Asked Questions
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