Amy Pruitt, LMFT
Washington LMFT specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma focused care
- Strengths based approach
- Practical skill building
About Amy Pruitt
Amy Pruitt is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 22 years of clinical experience working across community mental health settings. She has provided in-home family services, worked in nonprofit mental health clinics, and supported outpatient programs connected to residential substance abuse treatment, developing a broad base of experience with individuals and families across life stages.
She typically works with adults from about 20 to 95 years of age and concentrates on trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, family-of-origin issues, parent coaching, relationship dynamics, and communication. Her practice also addresses concerns such as addictions, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related or parenting challenges.
Amy describes her therapeutic style as conversational and intentionally personal to create an engaging experience. She integrates a systemic, strengths-based orientation with narrative therapy and a practical emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques. Her work also draws on trauma-focused methods, EMDR, and elements of DBT when appropriate, aiming to identify client goals, mobilize existing skills and resources, and teach tools to meet those goals. Many clients report that they have "never been to a therapist" like her, noting the combination of psychoeducation, skills training, and collaborative exercises that build confidence and self-reliance over time.
She typically works with adults from about 20 to 95 years of age and concentrates on trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, family-of-origin issues, parent coaching, relationship dynamics, and communication. Her practice also addresses concerns such as addictions, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related or parenting challenges.
Amy describes her therapeutic style as conversational and intentionally personal to create an engaging experience. She integrates a systemic, strengths-based orientation with narrative therapy and a practical emphasis on cognitive behavioral techniques. Her work also draws on trauma-focused methods, EMDR, and elements of DBT when appropriate, aiming to identify client goals, mobilize existing skills and resources, and teach tools to meet those goals. Many clients report that they have "never been to a therapist" like her, noting the combination of psychoeducation, skills training, and collaborative exercises that build confidence and self-reliance over time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Communication problemsDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Amy Pruitt have?
Amy Pruitt has 22 years of experience.
Is Amy Pruitt a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: WA LMFT LF60900597.
In which languages does Amy Pruitt provide therapy?
Amy Pruitt provides therapy in English.
Where is Amy Pruitt located?
Amy Pruitt is located in Washington.
How can I work with Amy Pruitt as my therapist?
You can work with Amy Pruitt through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Amy Pruitt work with international clients?
Amy Pruitt does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Amy Pruitt cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with more effective strategies. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and mood-related concerns because it teaches practical skills for day-to-day coping.
Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about their lives, separating the person from the problem and exploring how meaning and identity are shaped. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship dynamics, family-of-origin issues, grief, and rebuilding a sense of self after trauma.
Trauma-focused methods provide targeted support for processing past traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact on daily functioning. These approaches tend to combine stabilization skills, emotion regulation, and gradual processing tailored to each person s readiness.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then adapt methods from CBT, narrative approaches, and trauma-focused work to fit the person s situation. The therapist and client set objectives together and adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain continuity of support regardless of location while working with licensed professionals and therapists who use the modalities that best match each client s goals.