Amy Donnenwerth, MS, LPCC
Amy is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and specialization in both Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling from Drake University. Amy received her Bachelor of Arts degree at Simpson College in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading Instruction.
Amy provides mental health therapy services to children six and older, teenagers, adults, and families. Amy has additional training in child and family therapy, trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), play therapy and DC 0-5. She has experience in treating anxiety, depression, performance anxiety, relational and attachment issues, PTSD and ADHD. Amy has a special interest in treating children with emotional or behavioral needs; children and adults with attachment concerns; foster and adoptive families; athletes with performance anxiety; and adolescents with anxiety or depression. She also provides focused goal setting and mental performance training for adolescents and adults.
Amy believes a key component to the counseling experience hinges on the client and therapist relationship. When treating individuals’ mental health, Amy extends special attention to the client’s whole self, including physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Amy uses manageable, researched interventions with the goal of assisting the client in discovering the best version of themself.
One unique aspect of Amy’s approach to therapy is her creative solutions. When treating a client’s whole self, Amy incorporates a variety of modalities into the therapy experience. Amy incorporates nature-based practices, mindfulness training, art therapy, play therapy, traditional talk therapy, bibliotherapy, breath work, and physical movement into treatment planning to best meet client needs.
Amy is also a skilled presenter on mental health topics to school officials, students, caregivers and community groups. Amy has experience speaking to organizations about mental health in the workplace, in schools and within families. She strongly believes in increasing awareness of proactive mental health measures to contribute to a healthy community.
