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Hi! I’m Dr. Amy Quinn and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Naples Florida. I offer counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. I have a diverse range of experiences working with clients of all ages, using a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, and group therapy settings. My approach to counseling is client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused. My goal is to support and empower my clients in their social, spiritual, and personal development. I work with my clients to help them explore and identify their thoughts, patterns, and beliefs. My areas of special interest include identity development, anxiety, PTSD, relational trauma, abuse recovery, depression, and bipolar disorders. I am certified in EMDR therapy, a research-based specialized approach to treating trauma.

I became a psychologist because I believe that psychotherapy is effective in helping people who are struggling or wanting to grow. I am as excited to be a part of this process as I was when I began my practice 40 years ago. What I have learned is that enduring change happens in a therapy relationship that is felt to be safe, supportive, and one that honors the goals and working pace of each person. Effective therapy and true change also needs to attend to the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions of our functioning. There are no perfect parents or childhoods. We need to understand our history and the forces, both positive and negative, that have shaped us. Understanding our past is not about blame or questioning the motives of those who raised us; we need to take responsibility for what is inside of us presently and the life we lead. Before our capacity to think, we process our experience emotionally. Throughout our life emotions are at the center of intimate relationships, family, and friendships. What makes a movie or piece of music great are the emotions these art forms evoke. We all have had painful emotional experiences growing up. When there is no one fully present and capable to help us identify our feelings, understand us, soothe us, and help us to integrate these feelings, they are suppressed in their current state and become magnified and toxic over time. It is my clinical belief that these unintegrated painful feelings are a major source of psychological and relational problems. In the context of our early relationships, we can also form unhealthy beliefs about ourselves and the world that further interrupt healthy and effective functioning and lead to low self-esteem, depression, unhealthy guilt, anxiety, problems with assertiveness, destructive anger, substance abuse and other compulsive behaviors, and relationship problems. The early source of these belief systems needs to be understood in order for the beliefs themselves challenged and modified. Behavioral experimentation is the third necessary component of change in therapy. It is both an outgrowth of healthier thought patterns and greater emotional self-support, and successful behavioral experimentation in turn galvanizes new ways of seeing ourself and the world. The emotional, cognitive and behavioral work of therapy are necessary to help us separate the past from the present. This new awareness brings the choice and freedom to develop a healthier self-experience and capacity for relating to others in our present life.

If you’ve been feeling anxious, burned out, or weighed down by the past, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep carrying it by yourself. You may be functioning on the outside but feel stuck in old patterns, constantly on edge, or unsure how to move forward. I believe therapy should be a space where you can slow down, feel safe, and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed. Together, we’ll explore the experiences that have shaped you, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and work toward relief and lasting change. I integrate EMDR therapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques to help calm the nervous system, process unresolved experiences, and strengthen emotional resilience. You don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. My role is to meet you where you are—with curiosity, respect, and care—and to help you reconnect with your capacity for balance, self-trust, and peace. Healing isn’t about becoming someone new; it’s about coming home to yourself.

If we don't understand how our past influences today, we are not able to truly live to our fullest potential. We all have had difficulties in our lives, whether it be early childhood trauma, family discord, or dysfunctional relationships. The past is the map to our future. When working with couples, I help each member draw a connection to how the past is playing out in the current relationship. If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, you need to know that you do not have to continue feeling this way. I have helped a multitude of people through these difficult feelings. It's like finally being able to put down a 100-pound weight that you have been holding over your head for years. Peace and joy can be yours. Teenage years are exceptionally difficult. During this phase there is so much confusion over who you are, where you are going, who are your true friends. Loneliness takes over and can create a very depressing, frightening space. Having someone to talk to and learn new coping mechanisms for a struggling teen is crucial. I have been married for 23 years and have four children of my own. I understand the challenges of raising a family with all of the difficulties of today. You will not only benefit from my years of education and experience, but you will also be sitting with someone who can truly empathize with you.

Life stressors are very high for many people these days. If you are seeking to make sense of why you feel and think the way you do, please feel free to reach out to me. In the first session, I will focus on building a connection with you to understand the reasons for your suffering and work together to help you feel better. Most clients feel a shift and improvement within themselves in the first few sessions. I am a clinical psychologist with an integrative approach. I focus on the clinical relationship and draw upon emotion-centered, dialectical, and cognitive-behavioral theories. I will help you identify areas of suffering, including maladaptive thought patterns and current life stressors, in an effort to help you improve your overall well-being. Sometimes it helps to talk to someone besides your loved ones or friends, someone who will have a more objective and professional look at your situation and problems. These days, many people are said to be more isolated, lonely, and anxious due to circumstances beyond their control. I understand and want you to know that you do not have to feel alone.

Are you or someone you know facing the challenges of sex and porn addiction? Sex and porn addiction can be a debilitating and life-destroying struggle. It can leave individuals feeling hopeless and trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior. Many people find themselves stuck in the grips of this addiction, with the constant fear that their life will never improve. They desperately desire freedom and peace, but struggle to find a way out. At Novus Mindful Life Institute, we understand the challenges you face and are here to help you navigate the path to recovery. With our proven cognitive behavioral approach and personalized guidance, I can empower you to overcome obstacles and create lasting change. I'll collaborate with you to uncover the underlying reasons behind your addictive process, providing you with the valuable insights and tools needed to break free. Through a combination of therapy sessions and practical homework assignments, I'll equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create the life you envision and help you repair any broken relationships. Don't let sex and porn addiction hold you back any longer. There is hope for a brighter future. Start your journey toward freedom and peace today.

IF YOU WANT THINGS TO BE DIFFERENT, YOU HAVE TO DO THEM DIFFERENTLY! Life has a flow. When the flow is blocked, we suffer. Suffering takes form in many ways and affects every aspect of our lives. Trauma, adverse life events and sudden tragic circumstances all contribute to suffering. The manifestations appear as drug and alcohol dependence, depression, and anxiety. The consequences can be physical in nature, such as chronic pain and stress, mental in nature, such as isolation and fear, and spiritual in nature, when all hope seems lost. My approach is to help you unblock the natural flow of your life. Regain balance and empowerment in the areas of romance, finance, sex and spirituality. Combining EMDR and Mindfulness therapies, I can help you find your FLOW: Fulfillment, Liberation, Ownership and Well-Being. You can choose a better way to live. You can live the life you choose. Now is as good a time as any!

Asking for help is hard. Even searching this directory required the bravery of taking the first steps into an uncertain process that can be scary. Let me make it easier. I'd like to walk alongside you as you navigate that process, to serve as a guide while you discover the route toward your best self, or to work with you to help your struggling child. I offer an integrative approach centered on cognitive behavioral therapy with the goal of helping you to build the skills you need to improve and maintain your own mental health. I want nothing more than for my clients to not need me anymore and to feel confident and assured to exit therapy in control of their own lives. I serve adults, children, couples, and families. I have a special fondness for working with teens. Trauma recovery is an area of emphasis for me, and I have received advanced training in trauma therapies geared toward children and adolescents. Anxiety and OCD are other areas of focus for me. I began my mental health career as a suicide prevention counselor, and I am a certified domestic violence counselor, so I don't shy away from the most uncomfortable topics. Please reach out to me to learn how I can help you or your family.

Life can feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with stress, juggling others' expectations, navigating a major life adjustment, experiencing anxiety, or dealing with self-doubt and low self-esteem. If you'd like to understand what's getting in the way and create a path forward that truly reflects who you are, you're in the right place. Together, we'll uncover new ways to respond to life's challenges, including setting healthier boundaries, identifying and expressing your emotions, and building more self-compassion along the way. You don’t have to go through this alone. Imagine a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, feelings, fears, strengths, and struggles. Together, we can explore your past and current challenges and experiences, uncovering what’s working and what isn’t. We’ll examine your relationships, with others and with yourself, and help you find peace, acceptance, and clarity for lasting change. I use thoughtful questions to help you gain clarity and insight into the challenges you’re facing, and to highlight the aspects of your life where you are thriving. I invite you to reach out so that we can explore how we might work together in supporting your growth. I am privileged to do this important work, and I welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Trauma has a way of leaving deeper imprints that can be hard to move through, even when you’re fully committed to healing. Often, clients doubt their experiences as trauma, yet persistent thoughts, anxiety, and depression persist despite traditional talk therapy. I work with individuals who’ve experienced this exact frustration—the sense of spinning your wheels, despite wanting real change. In these cases, EMDR is an evidence based treatment approach that heals at the core. If you’ve grown up in a family environment where manipulation or emotional abuse was present—particularly from someone with traits of a personality disorder, like narcissism or borderline personality—it can deeply shape how you relate to others. You may find yourself walking on eggshells, constantly adjusting your behavior to avoid conflict. This pattern of hyper-vigilance and people-pleasing often extends to other relationships, leaving you feeling anxious, drained, or uncertain about your own needs. Many of my clients struggle with setting healthy boundaries or asserting their needs, feeling compelled to prioritize the emotional demands of others, as they learned to do in childhood. However, through psychoeducation, we explore how these survival behaviors shape your beliefs about yourself and the world. Understanding where these patterns come from can be the first step in healing. In addition to psychoeducation, I use EMDR to help shift these survival strategies. EMDR can be highly effective in processing and healing past trauma, allowing you to build self-worth, strengthen your ability to set boundaries and develop healthier ways to relate to yourself and others. Together, we can work toward reclaiming your sense of self and creating more fulfilling, balanced relationships.

I'm interested in your life story thus far. As your therapy journey begins, it's helpful to consider being open-minded to get the most out of each session. I've found honesty and vulnerability lay the foundation to building a new freedom. Yes, I realize this is challenging, so let's take our time (baby steps) and see where the current of this journey takes us. Therapy does require commitment which will benefit you. With your permission, I find it important to consider our pasts (family & personal relationships). What experiences (negative or positive) have we learned from these relationships; as individuals and couples, are there any resulting effects on our communication skills, thoughts & behaviors, strengths & weaknesses. In therapy sessions, let's explore and discover any underlying issues. Negative life experiences can have long-term emotional effects which many fail to realize. We can address and process various forms of trauma & abuse and their effects on us (e.g., maladaptive behaviors, depression, and anxiety). Many of us walk around with heavy baggage from past abuse and trauma(s). Now that you're here, let's begin to unload all that baggage weight. Working with people of various ages and ethnicities is an honor. There's nothing more rewarding than being able to witness positive results and healthy outcomes for my clients. With my guidance and support, it's important that my clients know they do most of the work. For many, this is the first time for new experiences in a session: validation, new awareness, empathy, compassion, self-introspection, having a voice, self-care, experiencing emotional reactions, addressing pain and looking at life through a new lens. These are all part of the healing process and assist in strengthening resilience. I've worked with adolescents, adults, older adults in individual, couples and group therapy settings.

Are you struggling to handle a recent change in your life? Sometimes life's challenges are difficult to cope with on our own. A caring, trusted, and competent therapist can help you move beyond challenges, cope with new changes, and grow as a person. This growth can help improve your relationships with family, friends, and co-workers and boost your self-esteem. I offer you a safe and caring environment in which you explore how you respond to life's changes, examine how you are in your relationships with yourself and others, and evaluate which changes can help you achieve the life you desire. I believe we are each whole and unique beings with the ability to achieve fulfilling lives. Let's work together to explore and overcome your obstacles to achieving a fulfilling life.