Angela Amias, LISW. Licensed Independent Social Worker. Master of Social Work, University of Iowa, 2009. Advanced training in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Reiki, complex trauma, grief and loss, adoption and attachment.

Angela’s approach to psychotherapy is grounded in her belief that well-being, health and emotional balance are innate in all people. She views her role as supporting this intrinsic well-being while also helping individuals transcend obstacles to living life with authentic meaning and purpose. Angela’s approach to therapy is always guided by the unique needs, experiences, desires, and goals of the individual, couple, or family. She considers the therapeutic relationship to be the foundation for positive change and growth, and views therapy as the collaborative endeavor of client and therapist. At all times, Angela’s work is informed by her understanding that emotional healing necessarily involves the integration of mind, body, and spirit. In her practice, she utilizes a mixture of energy psychology, mindfulness and meditation, expressive therapies (writing and visual art), positive psychology, and traditional talk therapy. Areas of extensive experience and education include trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, stress management, and developmental and life transitions (adolescence, marriage, parenthood, divorce adjustment, and blended families.)

My journey: While my personal approach to physical health has been holistic in nature since I was in my early 20s, my understanding of the importance of a holistic approach to mental and emotional well-being came much later. In 2010, I discovered an article in a psychotherapy journal on the use of energy psychology to successfully treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, phobias, stress, and the emotional roots of physical disorders. The study focused on EFT, a treatment utilizing the acupuncture meridian system. Since then, I have integrated EFT into my practice along with other mind-body interventions such as meditation, mindfulness, and guided visualization. I now consider each of these to be indispensable parts of my treatment approach.