Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Amy, a Licensed Professional Counselor here at Deep Eddy Psychotherapy, and I wanted to share a bit about my background and approach. Your comfort and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Amy Surls, LPC, LCDC, NCC, CRC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, her)
- Work best with: Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, LGBTQ+ Community, Creatives
- Appointments: Telehealth only
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Healing, growth and transformation are attainable when we strive to better ourselves, live more in accordance with our values, and further the change we hope to see in the world through the power of connection, belonging, self-compassion and authenticity.
I use humor and appropriate self-disclosure as well as a relaxed approach to ensure there are no barriers that impede openness or development of a solid rapport and therapeutic partnership. I believe creating a space of safety, acceptance and respect is imperative. Connection, belonging and understanding are fundamental.
My specialties include depressive and anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, self-esteem/confidence, codependency, relationship stressors, adjustment disorders, disenfranchised grief, life transitions, women’s issues, artists/creatives/media professionals issues, and alcohol/substance use.
Credentials
Education
Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling, University of North Texas (2019)
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
LGBTQ+, Pet Loss, Substance Use
Expertise
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Codependency
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Open Relationship / Polyamory
- Personal Growth
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Identity
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Shame
- Stress / Burnout
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Systems Approach
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: 18-65+
- Language Spoken: English