Amy Duggan, LSW

Amy believes that healthy relationships and a strong sense of belonging are essential to overall wellbeing. Feeling seen, heard, and connected can make a meaningful difference in how people navigate life’s challenges.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating; whether it’s someone’s first time or they are returning after a break. Amy strives to create a space where clients can begin to untangle what feels overwhelming and move toward greater clarity. Healing may involve discovering new ways to move forward, reconnecting with the body, and allowing space to fully experience and understand emotions.

Amy especially enjoys working with motivated teens, emerging adults, and adults who may be navigating life transitions, identity development, relationships, or the lasting effects of trauma. Anyone seeking a warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental space for growth is likely to feel comfortable working with her. Amy approaches therapy collaboratively, helping clients find a path forward that feels supportive and meaningful for them.

As a trauma-informed clinician, Amy prioritizes creating an environment rooted in safety, validation, and acceptance. These foundations allow clients to engage more fully in the healing process. Her approach is eclectic and individualized, drawing from evidence-based modalities including EMDR, DBT, ACT, and somatic therapy depending on each client’s needs and goals.

Amy recognizes that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore difficult experiences while building greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience.

For clients working through trauma or distressing experiences, Amy may incorporate EMDR. She may also use DBT strategies to help clients develop skills for managing emotions, tolerating distress, and navigating everyday challenges.

In-person or virtual therapy in Naperville on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Virtual therapy throughout Illinois on Monday and Friday.