geometry-shapes iconCoping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Grief
8 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Amaryllis doesn't accept any insurers.
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SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Amaryllis

Hi, I'm Amaryllis, but you can call me Ama. I earned my Master of Social Work degree and have spent nearly eight years in clinical practice. I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. I work with teens, adults, and older adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and intergenerational wounds. Together, we'll create a compassionate, judgment-free space to foster healing, build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and help you move toward the life you want. 

My approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to your needs. I integrate CBT, CPT, ACT, mindfulness, personcentered, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to build coping skills, foster resilience, and support healing in a safe, affirming space. 

Healing can hold both tears and laughter. I strive to create a compassionate, judgmentfree space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted for who you are. When you're ready, I invite you to take the next step and begin your journey with me.

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"Life is always changing, and we are constantly learning how to adapt and grow. As a queer woman of color in the Latinx community, I bring both lived experience and clinical understanding to the work I do. I recognize how deeply life experiences and intergenerational trauma can shape who we are and how we move through the world. I am committed to supporting healing, resilience, and meaningful change for the individuals and communities I work with. "

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Get to know Amaryllis

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a social worker and therapist because I wanted to be the person my younger self needed—someone who listens, supports, and shows up with care and consistency for others who may not have it yet. 

What types of clients do you work best with? 

Teens, young and older adults. 

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process? 

It is okay to not be okay, and it is okay to seek help. Therapy is a process, and healing often involves setbacks, growth, and support along the way. 

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

In the first session, we focus on getting to know each other, exploring what brings you to therapy, and understanding the type of support you’re looking for. Early sessions are centered on listening and building a sense of trust and comfort. 

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My practice is grounded in compassion, empathy, and genuine support. I believe healing happens in connection, and I value creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and not alone. I also believe in the healing power of laughter and moments of lightness, even in difficult times.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

I tailor therapy by taking the time to understand each client’s story, needs, and goals. I meet clients where they are and adapt my approach to what feels most supportive, grounding, and helpful—always with empathy, compassion, and connection at the center.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCoping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Grief, Domestic Abuse, LGBTQIA+, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Addiction, Bipolar Disorder, Relationships, Self-Harming, Body Image Issues, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, First Responders, Mood Disorders, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Peer Relationships, Performance Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Thinking Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Weight Loss, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Career Counseling, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Chronic Illness/Pain, Spirituality, Substance Use, Family Conflict, Racial Identity, School Issues, Divorce
ApproachesFeminist, Gestalt, Narrative, Positive Psychology, Attachment-Based, Any / Eclectic, Coaching, Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal, Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Culturally Sensitive, Expressive Arts, Integrative, Multicultural, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic
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Education and training

Years in practice
8 years
Graduating institute
Northeastern Illinois University
Graduating degree
Master's in Social Work
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
EnglishSpanish
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NPI number1447959960
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State of practiceIL
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License number149025253
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