Hi! I’m Amy Fish, PhD, LP
She | Her | Hers
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University and completed my Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling and School Psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo, with a focus on multicultural counseling.
I am passionate about understanding how cultural and familial backgrounds shape individuals’ identities and experiences. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have been actively involved in raising awareness of historical trauma in Native American communities and integrating traditional healing perspectives with Westernized training into her practice.
My favorite part of this work
My favorite part of this work is the gift of the opportunity to be a part of your journey. I view therapy as a collaborative space where you are as much an expert as I am. You are an expert in your life, your experience, and your hopes for the future.
I hope that therapy can be a space where you can learn and practice new skills to improve your life, while also contextualizing systemic factors that impact our daily experiences.
Speaking of my clients
In particular, I specialize in working with individuals, who:
Want to reclaim their experience from historial, intergenerational, and/or interpersonal trauma
Are interested in learning to manage mood (depression/anxiety) related symptoms
Are navigating major life transitions such as aging, loss, or change of careers
Are wanting to better connect with the world around them
I have a special interest in:
Integrating traditional healing practices within Western Psychology
Working with individuals from communities historically omitted from healthcare and other institutions
Indigenous Wellness
Connecting the mind and body through mindfulness and somatic healing practices
Concrete skills to manage symptoms (DBT and CBT)
How relationships and work impact our experience
I am passionate about:
Identity exploration
Improving relationships
Finding meaningful work/career
Collaborative goal-setting for personal growth and development
Healing through wellness
“You are an expert in your life, your experience, and your hopes for the future.”
On Personal Note
My experience of the world is impacted by identities as a descendant of the Onondaga Nation, woman, able-bodied, sister, daughter, aunt, and auntie. I grew up on the lands in which the Onondaga People are stewards, known presently as Upstate New York. In working with clients, I am interested in how identities of all kinds come together to influence our well-being.
Outside of the office, I work to connect with nature through gratitude, hiking, camping, and attempting to keep my houseplants alive. I also enjoy wellness through running, reading, yoga, and spending time with supportive friends and family.
Professional Experiences, Certifications, & Affiliations
Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling and School Psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo, with a focus on multicultural counseling
Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL ROLES:
Vice President of Healing Spaces and Clinical Director, Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
Staff Psychologist and Integrated Behavioral Health Consultant, Indian Health Board of Minneapolis
Therapeutic Approaches/Perspectives:
Liberation psychology
Client-Centered
Trauma-Informed
Feminist & Multicultural
Strength-Based & Solution-Focused
Dialectical & Cognitive Behavioral
Ready to Collaborate?
Thanks for taking the time to read this and get to know me! I hope I have the opportunity to also meet and work with you!
Please connect with me to schedule your first appointment or a complimentary initial phone consultation.
