Amy Vokes, LICSW
Fairfax, VA | Reston, VA
I approach couples counseling through an Emotionally Focused Therapy lens, helping couples identify patterns and create deeper connection. I believe many challenges come from a lack of trust or attunement and I work collaboratively to rebuild these foundations. With over 8 years of experience, I can say my style is warm and engaging. I bring my authentic self to sessions while encouraging couples to do the same. With a strengths-based approach, I help partners interrupt unhelpful patterns, better understand each other, and build healthier communication and lasting connection.
Education & Experience
- The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 2012-2014
- National Catholic School of Social Service: Master of Social Work, 2014
- St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX 2002-2006
- Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, 2006
Specialties
- Marital & Premarital
- Relationship Issues
- Conflict Resolution
- Intimacy
- Communication
- Sexless/Withdrawn
- Affair & Infidelity Recovery
- Family Systems & Life Changes
Trainings, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Differentiation, Attachment, and Brain Science (Year Long Intensive, Couples Institute)
- Providing Compassionate Care for Pregnant and Parenting Patients with Substance Use Disorder
- DC Regional Academy on Family Violence
- Working Ethically with Trans Youth
- Working with Clients at the Intersection of Queer and Arab/Palestinian Identity
- Running Groups in Private Practice
- Enhancing Clinical Practice through Compassion
- Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
- Psychological Safety
- Core Beliefs and Self Care
- Mindfulness and the Mental Health Practitioner
Amy’s Approaches include the following:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Locations Amy Works
Fairfax, VA
Reston, VA
Our Counselors Association Memberships Include:
