Amy Armstrong, Professional Counselor

09/17/2025

Life Kit on NPR.org is so great, but this comic on intrusive thoughts is amazing and seems worth sharing. While this is focused on intrusive thoughts associated with post-partum depression and anxiety, the techniques apply to all intrusive thoughts. https://www.npr.org/2025/08/26/nx-s1-5464832/a-mom-draws-what-its-like-to-have-intrusive-thoughts-and-how-to-cope

After giving birth to her second child, NPR's LA Johnson struggled with scary thoughts that didn't seem to go away. She illustrates her experience in a comic, along with tips on how to cope.

08/20/2025

Forums and groups are meant to be helpful places to exchange information and support. If someone posts something that isn't contributing to the conversation, hide the comment, ignore it, or block them.

08/19/2025

I saw a comment in a counseling group where someone said that they were surprised anonymous comments are allowed. One brave soul responded, “Because mental health professionals are mean to each other.” It’s so true! I noticed this even in practicum. It was like high school all over again only we were chronologically adults and paying to be abused in the name of “ownership” and “authenticity.” Cheers to supporting other therapists and not tearing them down.

08/15/2025

I'm not the best at advertising, but I am excellent at providing supervision for LPCCs in Colorado. If you are seeing an average of 15 clients per week (or more) as an LPCC, it's important to receive weekly clinical supervision. Now is the time to explore the type of counselor you want to be! I offer group supervision for $30 per 90-minute session and individual supervision for $80 per 60-minute session.

07/21/2025

Amy Armstrong will be out of the office through July 25. If you are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call or text 988 or visit Colorado Crisis Services https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

07/10/2025

Shame, guilt, "healthy shame," and "toxic shame." Whoa! What's the difference? https://youtu.be/J22EKZLnxFQ?feature=shared Video by Kati Morton with Dr. Alexa Altman

07/10/2025

Hey EMDR therapists! If you are looking for an alternative to the FLASH technique for a quick memory reconsolidation process, here's one alternative with a free demo by Thomas Zimmerman: https://youtu.be/PfCktJqkLFo?feature=shared

07/09/2025

I am still offering consultation to EMDR therapists for $40 a session via Zoom. This is a terrific opportunity to get some of your hours toward certification completed, or just troubleshoot cases that you have questions about. As we know, every client is different and it's helpful to get a second pair of eyes and ears on the situation. Email me at amy@amyarmstronglpc.com to get started or visit https://www.amyarmstrongcounselor.com to find out more.

07/05/2025

This is my year for learning to manage my own financial anxiety. Of course, it took a long time to even name what I was experiencing and even longer to work on facing it. Hope this information will help someone else. It's important to be able to talk about and think about money in a healthy way.

Because money feelings can be really overwhelming.

07/05/2025

How to win at the weekend and have a better Monday from NPR's Life Kit.

So many weekends get filled up with errands, plans and work. These relaxation techniques can make your days off feel less taxing and more rejuvenating.

07/04/2025

Fireworks aren't a blast for everyone on the Fourth. PTSD sufferers and pets often struggle with the noise associated with the holiday. https://wgntv.com/military/veterans-fireworks-triggers-ptsd/

The 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line can be reached by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

07/04/2025

Season Affective Disorder doesn't only hit in the winter. Heat can also affect your mood.

Heat and mood are closely linked, which may explain summertime depression—and how to treat it