Amy Smith

Background

About Amy Smith

Understanding the whys behind behavior has always been important to me. These “whys” take the form of beliefs, misunderstandings, trauma experiences, disappointments, losses, and more. Sometimes it takes the insight and experience of another to help us uncover the “whys” for ourselves and create change. This is why counseling can be such an important part of change. It was my own journey to find the “whys” of my life that led me to a career change into the world of mental health.My work as a counselor is driven by my empathy for others. I believe that when we have the right information, behavior makes sense. This doesn’t excuse behavior but provides understanding and motivation for change. I work best with individuals and families facing the trauma of grief, loss, addiction, or betrayal. Why clients work with me:“Amy has a gift for turning theory into practical application in a direct and meaningful way.”“She is approachable and grounded in reality. She makes me think about things in a different way that motivates me to dive in, not run away.”“Amy’s passion for helping people shows through in everything she does.”My background includes teaching as a mathematics and music teacher at the high school and college levels, strategic planning consulting with schools and small businesses looking to implement large changes and organizing and planning conferences for non-profits. I excel at maintaining a big picture approach while also keeping track of the smaller contributing parts.In addition to counseling, I love all things Einstein, science fiction, and Nascar. I prime factor numbers to fall asleep at night and love to read. My ruler collection, the ocean, and tacos are my favorite things and my nieces and nephews are my favorite people. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Southern Utah University and am currently enrolled at University of the Cumberlands where I am pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, graduating in 2021.