(She/Her)
In person and telehealth sessions available
Amy R. Dean, LMFT-S is a dedicated therapist based in Montgomery, Texas, specializing in children, teens, and young adults. She leads a private group practice and focuses on family therapy, child and adolescent issues, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, self-injury, culture shock, and repatriation, particularly for Third Culture Kids (TCK). As a Texas-approved supervisor, Amy is passionate about mentoring emerging therapists and helping them refine their skills.
With a rich background that includes living in various regions such as the Caribbean, South America, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, Amy brings a unique perspective to her practice. As a trailing spouse and a mother of a TCK, she understands the challenges faced by expatriates and those navigating cultural transitions. Her personal experiences have deepened her empathy and informed her approach, leading her to pursue workshops that explore the expatriate experience.
As a humanistic therapist, Amy believes in the inherent potential within every individual. She is committed to providing the support and practical feedback necessary for overcoming personal challenges. By employing a variety of therapeutic methodologies, she tailors her approach to empower individuals, teens, and families to leverage their strengths and achieve their goals.
In her free time, Amy enjoys traveling, reading, binge-watching Netflix, and cherishing moments with her dog and cat.
Education
- B.A. in Psychology from University of Kansas, 1987.
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage, Family Therapy from Pepperdine University, 1994.
License, Certifications & Awards
- Texas LMFT # 202885
- Former California LMFT #36134
Additional Training
- Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Elements of Play Therapy, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Techniques and Strategies to Help the Angry Child, The Center for Applied Psychology
- Brief Family Therapy Model, The Mental Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA
- The National Sex Offender and Violent Perpetrator Certification Training, The Professional Academy for the Supervision and Management of Sex Offenders & Violent Perpetrators, Belleville, IL
- Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center Advocate Training, Mumbai, India
- Third Culture Kids Training, Almaty Kazakhstan
- 40 hour LMFT Supervisor Training, Texas
Professional Activities and Memberships
- HAMFT Treasurer 2017-2018
- HAMFT (Houston Association for Marriage and Family Therapists) member
- TAMFT (Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapists) member
- AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists) member
- Association for Play Therapists member 2017
- MCABW (Montgomery County Association of Business Women) member 2017
- Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce member since 2017
- Woodlands / Conroe Hispanic Chamber of Commerce member 2017
- Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology, Pepperdine University