Therapist in
Denver, North Carolina,
Amy Sifford, LCMHCS
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Serving: 15-17, 22-26, 41-65+
Amy Sifford, LCMHCS
Dr. Amy McCarthy Sifford is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor with over 30 years of experience in the counseling, counselor education, and human services field. She specializes in trauma informed care. She is trained in specialties such as EMDR, Neurofeedback, Seeking Safety, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Choice Theory. Dr. Sifford utilizes a client centered, strengths- based approach that is grounded in existential theory and philosophy, namely that each of us has within us everything we need to overcome difficult situations and emotions. Working with her involves deconstructing problematic beliefs and behaviors and teaching evidenced based strategies to reconstruct a fully functioning and healthy way of thinking and being in relationships with the self and others. Dr. Sifford works with survivors of recent traumatic events and survivors of developmental trauma.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- BCBS
- Carolina Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Humana
- Magellan
- North Carolina Health Medicaid
- Optum
- Partners
- Vaya
- Wellcare
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Amy Sifford. You can also call 704-360-3637 to have someone assist you.
Amy Sifford generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 704-360-3637 to find out Amy Sifford's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Amy Sifford:
- BCBS
- Carolina Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Humana
- Magellan
- North Carolina Health Medicaid
- Optum
- Partners
- Vaya
- Wellcare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 704-360-3637 to see how we can help.
Amy Sifford is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Amy Sifford works at:
Yes, Amy Sifford does offer telehealth visits.