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Amy Bordwell(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Illinois
Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Stress management- Couples counseling-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-
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Professional statement

Amy’s (she/her/hers) approach to therapy is dedicated to guiding individuals on a journey toward self-awareness and personal growth. With a strong belief in the power of introspection and insight, Amy creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; ultimately gaining a deeper understanding of themselves.

Amy believes authenticity is key to the therapeutic relationship, supporting clients with real, honest conversations. Through a tailored approach, Amy highlights the importance of personal responsibility and accountability in therapy. By helping clients examine their choices and take ownership of their actions, they empower themselves as individuals to make intentional, positive changes in their lives.

Amy thrives working with clients who struggle with intense emotional responses, including feelings of hopelessness, shame, or abandonment. These feelings often lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, heightened stress-responses, social withdrawal and self-isolation, or difficulty regulating emotions. When developmental trauma shapes the sense of self, difficulties in trusting others, maintaining relationships, or feeling safe in the world may arise. Amy helps clients regain a sense of control and rebuild a capacity for trust and emotional stability.

By drawing from a trauma-informed approach, Amy is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex emotional, physical, and psychological effects that disrupt functioning. In addition to providing tools and strategies to help individuals manage their responses, clients are empowered to regain control, rebuild self-trust, and foster resilience. Amy and her clients work collaboratively to build a sense of safety and stability in daily life.

Whether working through past trauma, navigating life transitions, or striving to build healthier habits; Amy helps uncover inner strengths and develop the tools necessary for lasting change with a commitment to self-compassion and growth for anyone seeking to lead a more intentional and fulfilling life.


Message to clients

I would first like to commend you for taking this step to help yourself. No matter what the response has been from friends, family, or even your innermost critic, I am confident you are making a good decision. Therapy is a safe, supportive space to navigate difficult emotions and experiences. During our time together, I will help you gain clarity, build resilience, and explore challenges as they present themselves.

Everyone deserves to be heard. Everyone deserves to have someone in their corner; and I am confident I can provide that comfort. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, attachment issues, life transitions, couples, and narcissistic relationships. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, so to speak, I encourage you to contact me for a consultation. I’m happy to speak with you to determine if we are a good fit for therapy.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 3 years

Mosaic Nature Therapy & Wellness, Therapist, 2024 - Present
Kenneth Young Center, Clinical Asssessor, 2023 - 2024

DePaul University, Master of Education, 2023
DePaul University, Master of Arts, 2008
Pittsburg State University , Bachelor of Science, 1999

Licensure

Illinois: 178.019614

Supervisor: Rosa V King(LCPC 180011777)


Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Centene
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$165 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $165

Client testimonials

"She was very attentive and seemed extremely helpful."
- Zencare client February 2025
"Dr. Amy is simply the best at what she does!"
- Zencare client March 2025
"I definitely felt the level of caring that she had right off the top for exactly what I needed."
- Zencare client March 2025
"She was welcoming and open to hearing what I had to say!"
- Zencare client March 2025
"Amy sounded very friendly and we had a nice conversation. I am looking forward to our first session."
- Zencare client March 2025
"I've never been in therapy before so I didn't and still don't know what to expect. I do feel validated in the sense that my troubles aren't all in my imagination and are instead the result of trauma I have endured."
- Zencare client July 2025

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