Amy McCabe Heibel
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California 138338
You do not have to be defined or limited by what you have been through. Healing is completely possible, and you do not have to do it alone.
I specialize in post-traumatic resilience and recovery. I provide a safe, welcoming space completely free of judgment. In my practice, you will always have the opportunity to be truly heard, respected, and encouraged.
My Approach to Therapy: Every individual responds to trauma differently. I blend evidence-based therapeutic modalities including EMDR, CBT, CPT and TF-CBT to offer treatment approaches, including:
Identifying and reframing unhelpful, inaccurate, or distorted thoughts caused by the trauma (e.g., "It was my fault," or "The world is entirely unsafe").
Encouraging tangible coping strategies to help survivors to remain present and eliminate distress.
Safely confronting fears and triggers to reduce reactivity and avoidance.
Addressing underlying emotional imbalances to stabilize day-to-day moods and behaviors.
Defining and moving toward a desired future.
Background, Lived Experience, & Advocacy
My clinical work is deeply informed by both rigorous education and lived experience. I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, specializing in Children, Youth, and Families. I am also a foster and adoptive parent in a biracial family, with firsthand experience of trauma-informed parenting techniques, systemic challenges and more.
I developed clinical expertise handling healing and acute mental health emergencies in these settings:
Outpatient Therapist: Provider of trauma care at NEMA Health and Penny Lane Family Centers.
Crisis Therapist: Served with the City of Los Angeles Unarmed Mobile Crisis Response Team.
Policy Advocate: Championed legislative reforms in California to improve and protect the foster care system.
Ready to take the next step toward recovery? Reach out today to schedule a free consultation.Schedule an initial consult here.