Meet Our Clinical Supervisor: Welcoming Kelley Amick, LPCC to Rooted Survivors Therapy
When you are navigating the heavy, often tangled path of trauma recovery, the people who walk alongside you matter more than words can say. At Rooted Survivors Therapy, we believe that healing isn't just about the techniques we use: though we are deeply committed to the gold standards of EMDR, DBT, and CBT: it’s about the soul-centered connection and the clinical wisdom that holds the space for your transformation.
That is why we are so incredibly honored to introduce a vital new heartbeat in our practice: Kelley Amick, LPCC, our Clinical Supervisor.
If you are a client with us, you might be wondering, "Why does a supervisor matter to my healing?" And if you are a therapist-in-training looking for a Clinical Home to grow your roots, you might be asking, "Is this the place where I will be truly seen and challenged?"
We can hear you thinking out loud, and we want to take a moment to pull back the curtain on how we are expanding our mission to serve survivors across California and Oklahoma.
The Heart of Clinical Supervision: Why It Matters to You
Clinical supervision is often the "invisible" foundation of a healthy therapy practice. Think of it as the roots that stabilize a tree while it reaches toward the sun. For our Associate Therapists (those brilliant, dedicated clinicians who are working toward their full licensure) Kelley is the expert guide who ensures their work is grounded in ethics, authenticity, and deep clinical insight.
When your therapist has a supervisor like Kelley, it means you aren't just getting one mind focused on your healing; you are getting a collective of expertise. You are getting the benefit of a seasoned clinician who has spent years working in the complexities of trauma, intimate partner violence, and toxic relationship patterns.
The work of trauma therapy is profound, and it can be heavy. Kelley’s role is to ensure that our team stays regulated, supported, and sharp so they can continue to show up for you with their full hearts.
Meet Kelley Amick, LPCC: A Visionary Mentor
Kelley is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with a passion that is as fierce as it is gentle. She doesn't just "check boxes" in supervision; she believes that quality clinical supervision is the bridge between a therapist's education and their clinical identity.
A Collaborative and Reflective Approach
Kelley’s style is built on collaboration. She isn’t interested in being a distant "authority figure." Instead, she creates a sanctuary where our Associate Therapists can ask the hard questions, reflect on their own nervous system regulation, and build the confidence needed to sit with clients through their darkest moments.
Her philosophy includes:
Integrating Evidence-Based Practices: Ensuring that every session is backed by the science of healing.
Cultivating Clinical Expertise: Pushing our team to deepen their understanding of complex PTSD and relational trauma.
Building Authentic Identities: Helping therapists find their own unique voice while staying rooted in professional ethics.
Kelley has worked with incredibly diverse populations, navigating the intricate nuances of life challenges and systemic trauma. She brings a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens to everything she encounters, ensuring that no matter your background as a clinician or a client, you are seen in the fullness of your identity.
A Trauma-Informed Lens for the Next Generation
We know that for many of you, finding a therapist who "gets it" feels like trying to keep your head above water in a storm. You’ve felt the fog of dissociation. You’ve wondered if you will ever feel whole again.
Kelley ensures that our team doesn't just understand these concepts intellectually, but that they can meet you in the mind, body, and spirit of your experience.
For Our Associates: Growing Your Roots
To the therapists looking for supervision: we know the pressure you feel. You want to be "perfect" for your clients, but you also need space to be human. Kelley provides that space. She understands that the parallel process (the way a supervisor treats a therapist) is often reflected in how a therapist treats a client. It is essential. By providing a safe, empowering environment for you, she is helping you create that same safety for the people you serve.
In supervision with Kelley, you can expect:
Firm Guidance: Clear directives on clinical safety and ethical practice.
Gentle Encouragement: A focus on your strengths and your growth.
Trauma-Responsive Support: Recognition of the impact this work has on your nervous system.
Serving California and Oklahoma with Greater Depth
As a virtual practice, Rooted Survivors Therapy is committed to making high-quality, specialized care accessible. Whether you are a professional in Los Angeles, a student in Oklahoma City, or a member of a military family in a rural area, our reach is expanding because our team is growing.
With Kelley Amick overseeing our clinical growth, we are more equipped than ever to address:
Toxic Relationship Cycles: Breaking the patterns of the past to build a safer future.
Chronic Self-Doubt and Anxiety: Moving from "I can't trust myself" to "I am my own best advocate."
Boundary Setting: Learning the visceral difference between a "yes" and a "no" in your body.
The Path Toward Integration
Healing is messy. It is uncomfortable. It is certainly not linear. There will be days when the old voices of your past try to convince you that you are stuck. We want you to maintain your curiosity during those moments.
While some aspects of trauma may never fully disappear, they can be integrated. They can become part of a story that no longer defines your limitations but highlights your resilience. Kelley’s leadership helps our therapists guide you toward that integration: shifting from the feeling of "being broken" to the reality of becoming whole.
A Note on the Journey
If you’ve been hesitant to start therapy, or if you’ve had experiences in the past that left you feeling unheard, we invite you to take a breath. It is not your fault that the path has been difficult. Reclaiming your life takes time, and you deserve a team that is as invested in your growth as you are.
Let’s Walk This Path Together
Whether you are seeking a therapist who specializes in healing from toxic relationships or you are an associate therapist looking for a clinical home that values your authentic self, we are here to walk alongside you.
To Our Potential Clients: If you are ready to reclaim your sense of self and build a life rooted in trust and safety, we have therapists in California and Oklahoma ready to meet you where you are.
To Potential Associate Therapists: If you are looking for supervision that is collaborative, trauma-informed, and deeply supportive, Kelley Amick is ready to help you grow.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single, grounded step. Let’s take it together.
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