Hi! I’m Amilya (she/her), a Clinical Intern studying at Belmont University. I was born and raised in Antioch, TN, and carry a profound love for this community. Much of my work is deeply rooted in my commitment to the uplifting and healing of its people.

I prioritize and cherish the opportunity to build a collaborative, genuine relationship where your whole self is accepted and embraced. With authenticity, empathy, and a touch of humor, my goal is to help you discover who you are, honor your inherent strengths, and uncover what anchors you as you navigate an ever-changing world. As a queer, neurodivergent woman of color who has spent much of her life in Southern religious spaces, I am especially passionate about helping others reconcile their relationship with their spiritual and cultural identities and define values that lead them toward a meaningful life.

I understand what it means to navigate spaces where you are labeled as "other" or forced to conceal parts of your identity to survive. My hope is to co-create an environment where you feel safe and brave enough to move from survival to flourishing. Even if just for a moment, I offer to hold the weight of your world so you can simply exist.

While I take an individualized approach with clients, I am especially drawn to DBT, ACT, parts (IFS) work, and narrative practices. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, so I hope to walk alongside you at a pace that feels right for you. You are welcome exactly as you are.

Specialties:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Identity Exploration

• Religious Trauma

• Faith Deconstruction & Reconstruction

• Minority/Cultural Stress & Trauma

• Emerging Adulthood

• Life Transitions

• Interpersonal Relationships