Amy Studer (she/zir) has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and her LPC from the state of Missouri.
With specialized training in working with human sexuality and gender, disabilities, trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergence, and severe mental health diagnoses, Amy has worked with individuals across the life span (4-90 years old).
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English, ASL / PSE
Treatment Approach
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Psychosocial Therapy Looks at how social and environmental factors affect psychological health. It emphasizes relationships, community, and resilience.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: As an LGBT+, consensual non-monogamy affirming, kink-positive counselor, I will always work with you as a team to embrace your identities and problem solve barriers to living authentically.
I practice solution focused therapy, DBT, Gottman level 2, CBT, Feminist therapy, and sex-positivism and will decide with you which approach you would be most comfortable using.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Tired sliding scale options are offered to a select number of client's at one time. Please contact our office for further information.
- Out of Network
Education & Credentials
Alternative Access Counseling LPC
- Female, Non-Binary
- License # 2022009305
- Licensed in MO
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: Amy Studer (she/zir) has a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and her LPC from the state of Missouri.
Alternative Access Counseling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth services through Simple Practice
Alternative Access Counseling is committed to making therapy and coaching more accessible for consenting adults who engage in alternative sexual and relationship expressions, regardless of disability or location. We aim to equip our clients with the tools, resources, and awareness to create their own paths, and to build the courage to take the first steps.