About Amy
Hi, I’m Amy N. Beddow — Licensed Clinical Mental Health therapist, children’s book author, and firm believer in the healing power of safe, supportive connection.
I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My career has been devoted to helping children, teens, and families navigate life’s hardest moments with courage and care. My experience in Child Protection Services showed me firsthand how trauma, grief, and stress impact families — and how transformative the right support can be.
I blend evidence-based techniques, creativity, and empathy. From helping a child name their feelings to guiding a teen through anxiety and identity struggles, I create a space where every person feels safe, seen, heard, and empowered.
Outside of sessions, you’ll find me writing therapeutic children’s books, creating coloring books that make emotional growth fun, or spending time with friends and family.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I offer online/tele-health sessions across Kentucky or in-person at KY Counseling Partners, LLC.
Specialties
Therapeutic Approaches I Use
- Art Therapy — Creative expression as a path to healing and emotional exploration.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors.
- Family Therapy — Improving communication and connection within the family system.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) — Encouraging readiness and motivation for positive change.
- Person-Centered Therapy — A supportive, non-judgmental space where the client leads the process.
- Play Therapy — Helping children express themselves and process emotions through play.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) — Goal-oriented therapy that emphasizes strengths and possibilities.
- Trauma-Informed Therapy — Grounded in understanding the impact of trauma and fostering safety, trust, and empowerment.
Why Choose Amy?
- Licensed and experienced therapist who truly cares
- Personalized approaches (CBT, DBT, play therapy, etc.)
- Comfortable, client-centered environment — online or in person
- Therapy for all ages, all backgrounds, all stories
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Testimonials
“After losing my husband, I spent the past year consumed by grief and struggling just to get through each day. Since I started working with Amy, I feel lighter, more hopeful, and more like myself again. Her support and guidance have truly changed my life—I honestly don’t know where I’d be without her.”
“As a single mom, I was at my wit’s end trying to navigate my teenage daughter’s behavior. She was angry, withdrawn, and completely shut me out. After we started seeing Amy, everything began to shift. My daughter finally had a safe space to open up and be herself, and we've started communicating in ways we couldn’t before. I’ve seen real changes—not just in our relationship, but also in her confidence and her schoolwork. Amy has truly been a lifeline for our family.”