Amy has been practicing in the substance abuse and mental health treatment field since 2004, and currently provides EMDR Intensive Services to adult clients.

Amy uses EMDR, IFS-Informed Ego State Work, and Somatic Approaches to address:

  • Substance Use Disorders/Addictive Disorders

  • Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD

  • Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Chronic Pain

  • Preverbal Trauma

  • Transgenerational Trauma

  • Recent Traumatic Event

  • Working with First Responders

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Gender Studies – Indiana University, 1998

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) – Indiana University, 2009

  • Post-graduate education in Addictions Treatment – Harvard University Medical School, 2009-2015

Licensure:

  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) (License: 34006819A)

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (License: 87000030A)

Advanced Training:

  • EMDR Trained (2014)

  • EMDRIA Certified EMDR Therapist (2017)

  • EMDRIA Approved Consultant in EMDR (2021)

  • EMDR Basic Training Facilitator (2024)

  • Somatic Experiencing (Beginner Year)

About Amy

Shorty Ikerd

Jax Ikerd

Amy practices with Jax and Shorty, certified Emotional Support Dogs. Jax is a teacup Yorkie and is very friendly and affectionate. Jax has been in service since 2015! Shorty is a Shih Tzu mix and is a sweetheart. He is newer to the field, but is already proving to be a hard worker!

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Fort Harrison Inn

5830 North Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46216
Reservations: 877-LODGES-1
Front Desk: 317-638-6000

INTENSIVE SESSIONS HELD AT

5660 Caito Drive, Suite 126
Indianapolis, IN 46226
317-207-6095