About Amy Kennedy, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC
Counseling that’s welcoming & human.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist based in Medford, Oregon, offering virtual sessions across Oregon. I specialize in life transitions, grief and loss, adjustment to chronic illness, & medical patient experience.
A place to feel safe, without judgment.
Therapy with me is free of judgment, and a space you can talk about whatever you are experiencing. You’re welcome as you are. I believe the relationship is the heart of good therapy, one built on authenticity and caring. My goal is for you to feel safe, seen, understood, and empowered to make the changes you want.
My Background.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist (OR and WA) and nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. I have a PhD in Counseling from OSU. My online practice is based in Medford and I see clients throughout Oregon via telehealth.
I have a background in community mental health and community-based services in Portland, OR and the Rogue Valley. I have worked with clients with vision loss and disability, transition age youth, and adults in outpatient services. I have additional training in hatha & restorative yoga.
I have a special interest in how medical care can affect women’s mental health and well-being. My doctoral research focused on women’s experiences as a medical patient with endometriosis. I have worked with clients with chronic illness and disability for 10 years.
I’m also a big believer in meaningful work, creativity, and being outside as catalysts for healing. I’m happy to work with clients in addressing any of these areas when it feels useful.
My Training & Education
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PhD in Counseling (Oregon State University)
Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (Portland State University)
Bachelor’s in Psychology & Painting (Lewis & Clark College)
Licensed Professional Counselor (Oregon OBLPCT #C6330)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Washington WSDH #LH61373196)
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC, #326648)
National Certified Counselor (NCC, #1728908)
Supervisor Candidate (OBLPCT)
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
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Trauma-Informed Clinical Training
Polyvagal Training for Therapists (Polyvagal Institute)
Advanced Somatic Trauma Treatment (Linda Thai)
EMDR I & II (EMDR Institute; Advanced Education Institute)
Interpersonal Neurobiology (Bonnie Badenoch/PSU)
Yoga Training
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery Certificate (Arielle Schwartz)
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Jillian Pransky)
Hatha Yoga (Yoga Calm RYT-200 & Yoga Shala)
CBT/CBT for Depression (Beck Institute)
DBT (DBT Institute)
Gottman Level 1 Training and Treating Affairs & Trauma (Gottman Institute)
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American Counseling Association
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Western Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Alongside talk therapy, I use a somatic, bottom-up approach with clients that draws on Polyvagal Theory, body-based therapy, and yoga. We hold trauma, stress, and emotions in the body, which is why connecting the mind and body can be an important part of therapy. Working with the body and nervous system creates more space to think, feel your emotions, and build coping tools.
Body-based therapy is simple and intentional. It can look like noticing physical sensations, recognizing moments of safety, connection, and joy, and practicing shifting out of survival mode. What we work on depends on your individual needs and what feels right to you.
A body-based approach:
A way
back to yourself.
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