Amy Almas, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Amy
About Me
I offer online EMDR therapy to adults, adolescents, and children over 12 years old. I serve clients in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida
Education & Experience
University of Virginia- BA 1993
University of Pennsylvania- MSW 1996
Almas Psychotherapy, Private Practice | 2022 to Present
Individual and group counseling for children, adolescents, and adults.
Northeast Georgia Counseling, Private Practice | 2017 to 2022
Individual, group, marital, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Viewpoint Mental Health Center | 2015 to 2017
Individual and group therapy for adults
Gwinnett County Public Schools:
T. Carl Buice School and Level Creek Elementary | 2014 to 2015
Paraprofessional working with special education preschoolers and elementary school students diagnosed with autism
Summit Ridge Hospital (Inpatient) | 2010 to 2011
Case Manager providing patients (adolescents to geriatrics) with individual, family, and group therapy. Provided crisis intervention.
Gwinnett Medical Center Emergency Department | 2002 to 2007
Provided crisis interventions. Evaluated and assessed for further hospitalization. Helped facilitate continuity of care to all patients in need of mental health care.
GRN Community Service Board (Mental Health Center) | 2000 to 2001
Provided individual, group, and family therapy to children and adolescents.
John Umstead Psychiatric Hospital (Adult Admissions Unit) N.C State Psychiatric Hospital | 1996 to 2000
Provided individual, group, and family therapy to severely mentally ill patients and their families. Provided case management and served as a liaison between the hospital and community mental health centers.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
ADAA.org
IOCDF.org
NASW
University of Pennsylvania Social Work student mentor
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Expats
- First Responders
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English