Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Amy Mistarz
MA, LCMHC, PMH-C
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
Therapy for individuals and families navigating fertility struggles, pregnancy, loss, and the transition into parenthood.
Welcome
We can start exactly where you are
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist here to provide skills and strategies for people in any stage of parenthood including fertility struggles, loss, and the complex process of adjusting to parenthood. If you’re wondering if parenthood is supposed to be like this or feeling like other people seem to have it all figured out, you’re in the right place!
My perspective on therapy includes deep respect for the systems and relationships that shape our identities, with a specific focus on social justice. Therapy should be a space where you feel safe to be your authentic self, an experience you look forward to, and an accomplishment you feel proud of.
Areas of Focus
Preparing for Parenthood
Assistance developing prenatal and postpartum plans and exploring options for your "village ".
Adjusting to Parenthood
Managing the identity shifts, burnout, relational stress, and complex blends of grief and celebration associated with parenting. Assistance establishing a new rhythm of self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and addressing barriers interfering with joy.
Traumatic Stress in Parenthood
Addressing difficult experiences such as fertility struggles, loss, physically/emotionally challenging pregnancies, and traumatic labor/delivery.
What we can work on
Therapeutic Techniques & Modalities
Solution-Focused Therapy
Practical solutions to current challenges. Therapy without the “how does that make you feel?” part.
Interpersonal Therapy
Exploring the impact of relationships on various challenges. This includes relationships with your support system and with yourself.
Mindfulness
Cultivating self-awareness and stress management techniques. Who couldn’t use that these days?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Replacing cycles of thoughts/feelings/behaviors with healthier coping strategies. If “thought spiral” or “catastrophizing” sounds familiar, this may be the treatment for you!
Credentials
Education, credentials & experience
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Specialization: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensure
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina
Certifications
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International
Certified adoption-competent clinician through the Training for Adoption Competency
Professional Experience
Over 15years of experience supporting families impacted by complex trauma .
Expertise in maternal, paternal, and reproductive mental health.
Experience working in foster care, post-adoptions, intensive in-home therapy, behavioral health urgent care, and pediatric psychiatric inpatient hospitalization.
Personal
Get to know me
A Little About Me
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, sharing stories with friends about the absurdities of parenting young kids, finding new favorite music/rediscovering old favorites, and falling asleep before deciding what to watch on TV.
Practical Information & Next Steps
The details that make it easy to start
BCBS
Blue Home w/ UNC Health Alliance
Aetna
SHP
UHC
Healthy Blue
Out-of-network for all others
Insurance Accepted
Session Availability
Virtual and In-Person sessions offered
Location
800 West Williams St, Suite 231 D
Apex, NC 27502