Amber Doody- Prolonged Exposure Therapist in Michigan

Hello! My name is Amber Doody. I am a fully Licensed Master of Social Work and I have a Certification in Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counseling. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I am available for telehealth sessions and am offering evening appointments at this time.

I am trained in and have several years of experience providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am able to offer DBT-informed treatment to individuals. I am additionally trained and have experience providing Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), DBT PET, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to individuals who struggle with trauma-related symptoms.

My work is rooted in connection. I value the connection we can build with each other and with ourselves. It is important for me to work with myself and with others on increasing our connection with our thoughts, our emotions, body sensations, and our behavioral urges so we can learn how to follow

our wise mind even in the most challenging moments. I believe in sharing space with you while you unpack some of the deepest parts of your mind, trusting that you do not have to face pain or fear on your own. I believe further connecting with ourselves can lead to stronger and enhanced connections with others and the world around us. I cherish holding a nonjudgmental space, where you can allow yourself to be vulnerable and trust that the person sitting across from you is just as human as you are. I

value building a genuine relationship with the people I work with - which means there will be empathy, honesty, silliness, and openness on both ends of the relationship. When working with me, you will not have to go through your journey alone.

Just so you can learn a little bit more about who I am:

I enjoy being connected to nature – I love exploring the mystery and wonder of the woods with hiking and camping, embracing the mist and freshness of waterfalls, and appreciating the creatures that wander in the forests and lakes. I enjoy hunting, fishing, and having a vegetable and fruit garden - being connected to the food that I put into my body the most that I can. Every weekend I volunteer at a nature center - working to help rehabilitate injured or abandoned wildlife with the goal of setting them free to roam the world once they are cared for and ready. I enjoy practicing martial arts and am currently a black belt in Hapkido. I love the mind, body, and spirit connection that I have enhanced through my journey as a martial artist over the years. I very much enjoy skiing in the wintertime, letting myself glide down slopes is such a freeing experience that I look forward to when the cold weather arrives.

I am looking forward to connecting with you and sharing this journey together!