Amy Small(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Rhode Island•Massachusetts
Narrative Therapy-Clinical supervision-Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy- Couples counseling-Movement and body-based therapy-Mind-body connection-
Amy Small
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Professional statement
Amy Small is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who specializes in a narrative therapy approach to relating to problems in people's lives. She works with adults and couples who express challenges in relation to mood, anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and adjustments to various stressors and problems one might encounter in one's life.
Amy draws on her background in martial arts and meditation to integrate narrative therapy with mindfulness exercises, body awareness, and physical movements. Through this embodied work, she supports people in their exploration of relationships to problems and in nurturing their preferred ways of being in the world.
Amy earned her BA in psychology from Swarthmore College and her Masters in Social Work from Simmons College School of Social Work. She has been practicing for over 20 years and yet always brings new knowledges and insights into her work. Through her unique approach, she helps people find new ways of connecting to their values and preferences, whether in addressing life transitions, relationship difficulties, or responses to trauma.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 21 years
Private practice, 2015 - Present
Jewish Family Service, 2013 - 2018
Swansea Wood School, 2009 - 2012
Wediko Children’s Services, 1996 - 2005
Simmons College, M.S.W., 2004
Swarthmore College, B.A. Psychology, 1997
Licensure
Rhode Island: ISW02460 - Massachusetts: 118352Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Narrative Therapy - Exploring the meaning making impact of stories that shape our lives, relationships, and communities. Supporting connection with stories that nurture preferred ways of being in the world.
Clinical supervision - Offering professional supervision services for clinicians
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy - Utilizing the neuroplasticity and insights gained from Ketamine medicated sessions to explore challenges and foster connections to preferred ways of being in the world. Connections to Ketamine medical provider are facilitated and dosing sessions are monitored virtually.
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Movement and body-based therapy - Utilizing gentle movements and awareness of physical experiences to explore the effects of habitual patterns of thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and tension, and to practice preferred responses to challenges and stress
Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
I have availability for meetings Monday through Thursday 9am to 3pm, weekly, every other week, or monthly.
Insurance
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
- Brown University Employee Health Insurance (BCBS RI)
- Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$200 (55min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $200
- Initial session:$250 (55min)
- Couples sessions:$250 (55min)
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:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- As needed
Therapist's note
If you have any questions about whether I am in-network with your insurance, please reach out to me.
Client testimonials
"Amy is a dedicated and patient therapist who is great at thinking on her feet and getting you on your feet! Her sessions include talking and movement which is a good fit for me and my anxiety. Really love that I’ve found a therapist who seems to really want to see me feeling better and managing my needs on my own."
- Zencare client • December 2019"I just started with Amy, but so far, so good. We do virtual sessions; she's a great listener and guides me where I need to be thinking, which is ideal."
- Zencare client • June 2020"Our call was very comfortable, and Amy was non-invasive."
- Zencare client • June 2020"I found the call really helpful! Amy explained the different types of therapy that she uses; it helped me to get a feel for how her techniques would fit with my needs."
- Zencare client • June 2020"Amy is down to earth, accessible, and an active listener."
- Zencare client • June 2020"Look forward to starting .
Feel this is a good start to my healing process"
- Zencare client • March 2025Book a Free Initial Consultation
The practice will call you for a free 10min phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!
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