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Amy Guzzardi, LCSW
Teletherapist
Amy received a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Gender Studies from James Madison University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia.
Amy has extensive clinical experience in community mental health throughout the Richmond area. Her areas of specialty include substance use treatment, working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system, and providing individual therapy for adults.
Throughout her career, Amy has worked with clients experiencing a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress related to life transitions. She brings a warm, personable, and down-to-earth approach to therapy and believes in building a trusting and collaborative relationship to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Amy strives to create a nonjudgmental and encouraging environment where clients feel supported throughout their healing process. Her therapeutic style is holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based, focusing on meeting individuals where they are while empowering them to move toward meaningful change.
She incorporates several evidence-based treatment approaches into her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, object relations theory, and solution-focused treatment.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys hiking, baking, gardening, and practicing yoga.
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature — James Madison University
- Minor in Gender Studies
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — Virginia
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Object Relations Theory
- Solution-Focused Treatment
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Strengths-Based Therapy
Clinical Focus Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Addiction & Substance Use Treatment
- Criminal Justice System Support
- Life Transitions
- Stress Management
- Adult Counseling
- Emotional Wellness
Request an Appointment
Call us today to schedule an appointment with Amy: (804) 924-2236, option 1. Or, even easier, click here to submit an inquiry for your first appointment!