Amanda Uhrig, LCSW, PMH-C, RYT-200

(pronouns: she/her/hers) - Licensed in NJ, NY, FL

Welcome to The Healing Tree. As the founder and clinical director of an amazing team, I find myself blessed and honored to be a part of your journey. I come to this field of work as a healer and a helper, and I am humbled by each and every client who invites me to walk with them in their journey to a better life.

My area of expertise is centered in trauma-focused care. I particularly enjoy working with folks who have experienced trauma, including child abuse/child sexual abuse, domestic violence, assault, and many other curve balls life throws our way. Because many folks who have experienced trauma find themselves falling into patterns of maladaptive coping, I have sought extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders, as PTSD and challenges food/body image often go hand in hand. The food/body image challenges are often not the problem, but a symptom of a deeper problem, and that’s where the trauma work may come in. Finally, my own experience with birth trauma and my identity as a proud NICU mama bring a unique perspective to my work within the perinatal mental health community. I have a HAES aligned, weight-inclusive approach to my work with my clients. You will often hear laughter coming from my office, as I’m a firm believer that laughter is one of the best medicines. Even though trauma work is heavy, your sessions don’t need to feel oppressively so. I utilize a variety of heavily researched and validated therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Sand Play, and Internal Family Systems.

I am especially passionate about training and educating the next generation of social workers and therapists. I teach Clinical Social Work: Working with Survivors of Abuse & Trauma at the Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work and enjoy bringing my years of clinical experience into the classroom. I am also a training facilitator with EMDR HAP and provide EMDRIA approved consultation for professionals trained in EMDR. I love working in clinical supervision and EMDR consultation with other professionals to help all clients receive the best care possible.

I have completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as the 40 hour Trauma Informed Yoga certification, and I hope to bring these skills to The Healing Tree in the form of group yoga classes in the future. In the meantime, I incorporate this training into my individual counseling sessions when requested.

Education

Rutgers University, Bachelors in Psychology

Rutgers University, Masters in Social Work

Certifications and Additional Training

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified

EMDRIA Approved Consultant

Trauma Recovery/EMDR HAP Training Facilitator

Sand Play Certification (Lighthouse Counseling)

IFS Institute - Internal Family Systems Online Circle, Spring 2024

Violence against Women and Children (VAWC) Certificate

Clinical Social Work Supervision Certificate

SIFI Certificate

Finding Words Trained

Professional Activities and Memberships

EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)

International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)

Association for Size Diversity & Health (ASDAH)