Amy Rose, LCSW

Here is my pledge to you and the values that are the foundation of my practice.

You deserve a respectful, nurturing environment where you feel safe to explore the issues that matter to you. Whether it’s low self-esteem, trauma, grief, substance use, relationships that keep falling apart, or feeling unfulfilled and wondering what your purpose is, I hold your trust in me as a sacred gift. I’ll strive to make sure you feel seen, heard, understood, and appreciated at all times.

You can curl up in your favorite place at home (or in nature), sip a cup of tea or coffee, and explore what matters to you.

One of the great things about online counseling is that we connect via screen, so I’ll come to you!

There’s no stress of getting stuck in traffic, rushing to find a parking place, or sitting in my waiting room (maybe running into someone you know). Online counseling is safe, confidential, and saves you time!

Every part of you is welcome here.

Do you feel like parts of you are unlovable?

Shame makes us want to hide and keep parts of ourselves hidden in the dark. But healing happens when we bring things to light and allow compassion and loving-kindness to melt the frozen places inside of us.

Here, you don’t have to be ashamed. You don’t have to hide.

Together, we’ll create an environment where you feel safe to explore the world inside of you.

Your needs are unique. What seeds do you want to plant in your life?

You plant a seed in darkness because it activates its inherent capacity to reach for the light.

This means you need dark moments in your life because they’re the soil that allows new life to sprout.

All of us have those dark moments – those experiences that break our hearts and make us doubt the goodness of life.

In our Instagram-perfect world, it’s easy to compare what you experience inside with the posts you see from others on the outside. Nothing activates shame and loneliness faster than this!

A bit about me and my background.

I was born the youngest of 7 children…

… and my mother would say I came out of the womb a social worker. Growing up with nine people in my family made me a keen observer of human nature, and I think this prepped me to become a therapist and a writer later in life.

I decided to venture far away for college…

… so I went to Tulane University in New Orleans and then completed my master’s in clinical social work. Becoming a therapist felt like something I was born to do, and that’s what I did after graduating from the Gestalt Institute of New Orleans.

Since then, I’ve lived in five states and spent the last 25 years of my life as a social worker and holistic counselor, helping clients navigate through life’s challenges and transitions. I love what I do and can’t imagine doing anything else!

I spend a lot of time writing…

… under my favorite oak tree – nature is a big source of inspiration for me. It led me to study Taoism, which is the practice of living in alignment with the natural order and the seasons and cycles of life. Over the years, I’ve explored different spiritual traditions and mystical healing principles as part of my journey, and I’ve incorporated these into my work. I’ve also had my own dark night of the soul, so I have deep empathy for human suffering and want to serve as a channel for love, hope, and healing in our world.

What I’ve come to understand about healing…

… is that we can’t do it alone. Everything in nature is interconnected and exists in relationship, and we are part of nature. We were born to live in relationship with one another… and as part of a larger community. But our world today is rampant with disconnection, separation, and isolation, which is why I created Delight The World.

One of the best examples of people living in community…

… and connected to nature, and the light within, is Findhorn Community and Ecovillage in Scotland. This is my spiritual home (virtually), and it rests on the principles of inner listening, co-creation with nature, and the idea that all work is love in action. These principles inspire and guide my life’s work.