Amy Bjorkman, Therapist in Scottsdale, Arizona — Zencare
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Amy B Bjorkman

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Psychologist, PhD
Arizona, Alabama, Colorado, Delaware, Washington DC, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia Accepting Online
Scottsdale Accepting In-person
Updated September 9, 2021

Specialties & Expertise

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Eating disorders & disordered eating
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Attachment issues
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Professional statement

Dr. Amy Bjorkman is a Licensed Psychologist located in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Bjorkman supports clients who struggle with eating disorders, overwhelming anxiety, and depression. She also helps her clients grow their relationships and identify unhealthy behaviors between themselves and others. Dr. Bjorkman specializes in helping individuals who feel the impact of trauma or traumatic events.

Dr. Bjorkman has additional training in Somatic Experiencing therapy, a therapy style that helps clients become attuned to their bodies’ reactions to stress to overcome trauma. Similarly, Dr. Bjorkman is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Her style is direct and compassionate. Her goal is to help clients find a state of relaxed safety and grow their coping skills.

Dr. Bjorkman earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University. She is passionate about helping women to feel empowered to take control of their mental health. She is a certified Daring Way facilitator, which focuses on standing up against shame and growing resiliency.

Message to clients

At the core of what I do, I help you support and soothe your nervous system that can often feel so dysregulated that you feel overwhelmed and stuck in many areas of your life. In therapy, we spend a lot of time tracking and noticing what is happening in the body (including emotions and thoughts) as we talk about and process significant moments in your life.

It may seem a little different than what you are used to at first, but as therapy progresses, you will start to learn a new language to talk about and experience what is happening to you. You will start to feel more at home in their bodies, which for some people is a very scary place.

In essence, you learn how to slow things down on the inside so you have more clarity, understanding and control in your life.

We all have an innate need to feel safe and connected and if we learn how to create conditions for that safety in our bodies and with others, we are able to live more fully present, satisfying lives.

My job is to support you in this process by creating a space for you to learn this new way of connecting to self.

When this happens, true powerful change can occur.

Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Amy Bjorkman is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $225 (50min)
  • Initial session: $225 (50min)
  • Group sessions: $80 (90min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Arizona)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30p
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Scottsdale practice
14300 North Northsight Boulevard, Suite 101, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Alabama)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Colorado)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Delaware)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Washington DC)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Georgia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Illinois)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Kentucky)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Maryland)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Minnesota)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Missouri)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Nebraska)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Nevada)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New Hampshire)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (North Carolina)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Ohio)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Oklahoma)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Pennsylvania)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Tennessee)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Utah)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (Virginia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Tue 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Wed 8:30am-4:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 20 years

Amy B. Bjorkman, PhD, Licensed Psychologist , 2002 - Present

Arizona State University, PhD Counseling Psychology , 2002

Licensure

Arizona: 3797

Languages

English