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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If you’re coming from out of town for your intensive services, get the full charm of the Lawrence area.
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