Ami-Lyn Sussman, MSW, LGSW
ami-lyn@affinitypsych.com
Hi there! I am so glad you made it here. This is the first step on the journey toward healing.
That’s a big deal. Exploring options and making decisions that align with your true self can be a wonderful experience. You have a lot to be proud of! Not everyone is brave enough to take this first step. In light of making this decision, let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Ami-Lyn. I am a social worker in New York and Minnesota and am currently working on becoming licensed in Minnesota. My journey to becoming a licensed therapist was in fact my own journey toward healing. Learning about the brain, the mind-body connection, social systems, and therapeutic tools all helped me personally. Now I work with individuals across the lifespan, working with them to integrate their full selves in the healing process.
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- Tricare
How I Work
My job is to help you create a filing cabinet for yourself. A safe place where you can contain your memories, ideas, and reflections. We will sort and revisit them together, at your own pace, in good time, and without judgement. I use a lot of mindfulness practices and exercises that we will do together in session so that you can access them on your own outside of therapy. These exercises will help build the muscles needed for healing. There may be some trial and error in the process, but that’s part of the work. Each step you take is one step closer to becoming the person you want to be and achieving the goals you want to achieve.
I believe in creating a place to explore who we truly are, how we see ourselves, what was expected of us, what we want, and all the other questions that are important to ask and answer about ourselves. That’s what therapy is all about. It’s not an overnight process, but it’s worth the time and effort you put into it.
What Sets Me Apart As a Therapist?
My professional background is predominantly in behavioral therapy. When I work with clients, I’m always trying to see the big picture while also trying to understand the way the pieces fit together and how each piece affects all the others in your life. I’m thinking about your mind, your physical self, your emotional world, as well as all the relationships, groups and systems you’re a part of and that wrap around you.
No one is an island. When we locate you in that web, it’s a bit like locating you on a map in relation to other places. From there we can more fully understand where you are, where you’re trying to go, and what will need to happen in order for you to reach your destination.
