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AMY

MAREA

SHE/HER

Practicing under the supervision of
Kelly Hirstein, LPC, Oregon #C5026

ROLE/SPECIALTY

Graduate Student Intern

ORIGIN STORY

Master's Student at Southern New Hampshire University

SUPERPOWER

The Relational Compass — Helping people slow down, notice deeper emotional patterns, and reconnect with themselves and others through warmth, curiosity, and grounded presence.

KRYPTONITE

Witchy stores

MOTTO/CATCHPHRASE

Rock bottom is a college education.

BASE OF OPERATIONS

Portland, Oregon and Telehealth

FUN FACT

Unknowingly offered to hold Mike Tyson's hand on an airplane.

DESCRIPTION

Amy offers a grounded, compassionate space for individuals and couples seeking deeper connection, healing, and self-understanding. Drawing from psychodynamic psychotherapy, Hakomi, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, she supports clients in exploring emotional patterns, attachment wounds, and relational dynamics with curiosity, warmth, and care. Her approach is collaborative, relational, and mindfulness-based, helping clients deepen self-awareness, strengthen connection, and move toward greater healing and authenticity.