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Amy Pfeffer Orchard Buffalo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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Amy Pfeffer Orchard Buffalo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mrs. Pfeffer studied Criminal Justice for several years before joining the New York State Army National Guard following the terrorist atrocities of September 11th. She spent a year in Iraq after completing her training, earning the Combat Action Badge and several other awards. She returned to school after her time in Iraq and graduated from Hilbert College with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. She went on to become a police officer with the Rochester Police Department, where she received the Life Saving Award and the Key to the City for her service to the community. During her term, she was also granted a number of other concessions for other actions. While working as a police officer, Amy continued her studies and received a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. Amy also graduated from Daemen College with a Master of Science in Social Work. While working as a private investigator in the states of New York, Texas, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, she was able to accomplish this. She started her first therapy job with Horizon Health Care after graduating from graduate school with a perfect grade point average.
Harris Hill Counseling
Daemen College
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

Professional Background

  • Statut Actuel
    Employé
    Ne recherche pas de nouvelles opportunités
  • Profession
  • Fields
  • Expérience professionnelle
    6 à 10 ans (Plus de 15 ans pertinente)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 15+ people
  • Skills
    Interviewing
    Motivational
    Focused
    Working With Children
    Behavioral Therapy
    Couples Counseling
    Clinical Skills
    Resolve Issues
    Play Therapy
    Counseling
  • Languages
    English
    Natif ou Bilingue
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Temps plein
    Je ne suis pas intéressé par le travail à distance
  • Desired positions
    LCSW
  • Lieu de travail désiré
  • Freelance

Work Experience

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

févr. 2022 - Présent
Amy Pfeffer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW who received her MSW from Daemen College with a concentration in child and family treatment. She works with children, adolescents, and families. She has vast experience working with children and teenagers who have experienced trauma in their lives. She is also a certified autism provider and has exceptional clinical skills working with children on the autism spectrum. Amy helps to empower her clients to resolve issues, achieve growth, and respond to challenges in a healthy way. She uses a variety of evidence - based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Play Therapy, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Therapy. She has experience treating a variety of issues, including, but not limited to ADHD Autism Adjustment difficulties Anger management Anxiety Chemical dependency issues Conduct disorder Depression Marital and couples counseling Parenting issues Physical abuse issues PTSD Sexual abuse issues Amy is a combat veteran of the US military and has a service dog, Roxy, who assists Amy in her sessions. She is a native of Western New York and currently lives in the area with her husband and daughter.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

mai 2021 - mars 2022
11 mos

Mental Health Counselor

oct. 2019 - juil. 2021
1 yr 10 mos

Senior Counselor

juil. 2019 - déc. 2019
6 mos

Substance Abuse Counselor

mai 2017 - juil. 2019
2 yrs 3 mos

Education

Master of Science (MS)
Social Work
2016 - 2018
Bachelor’s Degree
Criminal Justice
2012 - 2017