Meet Your Therapist: Amelia Jensen, LICSW

 

Welcome to my therapy room, a warm, non-judgmental space where we’ll uncover your inner wisdom together.

 

About Me:

As a therapist, I bring a person-centered, solution-focused approach, believing the answers you seek are already within you, waiting to be illuminated with a gentle flashlight. I tailor our work to your unique needs, listening deeply as an introvert and guiding you with straightforward care, diving into the heart of healing without lingering on small talk. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community and a Polish refugee from the 1980s, I’ve navigated trauma and resilience, which informs my empathic practice in my 40s.

 

Who I Work With:
Adults and couples, especially those navigating:

• Immigration experiences (including 2nd generation)

• Trauma

• Chronic mental illness

• Relationship issues 

• Adult autism assessments using ADOS-2

• Any types of major life changes and transitions
• Medical Issues
• LGBTQ+ and Gender Identity Issues
• Just about any mental health issue or stressor

 

How I Work — Therapeutic Toolbox:
I draw on a blend of evidence-based and creative practices:

• Somatic Therapy (Eastern-inspired, body-based awareness)

• CBT (challenging thought distortions)

• ACT (“and” vs “or” thinking)

• AEDP (uncovering emotions beneath anxiety)

• Compassionate Inquiry (using personal stories to foster awareness)

• Motivational Interviewing (aligning actions with values)

• Shadow Work (exploring hidden patterns)

• Poetry (especially meaningful for writers/poets)

• Gottman Couples Assessment (only $39—a roadmap for deeper connection)

 

What to Expect:
Our sessions are collaborative and tailored—with a mix of playful honesty and grounded presence. You might hear my pets making noises or catch me at my standing desk—therapy isn’t about perfection, it’s about being seen.

 

Practical Info:

• Telehealth only (adults & couples)

• Quick response: Text 509-964-4265 to schedule seamlessly.

• Insurance: Check coverage first.

 

Outside of Therapy:
I love hiking, board games, reading, sipping tea, and cat-play. If any of that resonates, we just might weave it into our sessions.

 

Let’s create a space where you can bloom into your truest self—with a bit of poetic magic and grounded presence.