Amy Donovan, MED, PLPC
Areas of Expertise: family/relationship issues, divorce, behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, relational aggression/bullying, self-esteem, body image, women's issues, grief & loss
Treatments Provided: Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered Therapy
Education: MED Clinical Mental Health Counseling (University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2024); BA in Communication (University of Missouri-St. Louis, 2001)
Accepted Insurance Plans: In-network with UHC/UMR/Optum; pending with Medicaid and UHC-Community (anticipated October). Out-of-Network with all other insurance panels (superbill can be provided).
Private pay fee: $90 per individual session (sliding scale sometimes offered)
Amy Donovan (she/her) is a compassionate professional who is committed to helping individuals overcome challenges in their lives. She specializes in working with adolescents (13+), adults, and families providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore their emotions, discover their strengths, and develop effective coping mechanisms. Amy's goal is to empower her clients, support them in discovering the answers within themselves, and promote their overall well-being.
Amy's career began in corporate communications, and she integrates her professional and personal experiences into her counseling practice. Born and raised in St. Louis, she earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. As a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor under the supervision of Upaya's Director, Amanda Bittner, PHD, Amy can see clients located in Missouri (in-person at our office or telehealth) and Illinois (telehealth-only).
As a mother of two school-aged children, Amy understands the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges that parents and children face. She offers guidance on a range of family issues, including divorce and effective communication. Additionally, she addresses various individual concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life balance, life transitions, relational aggression, behavioral concerns, self-esteem, body image, burnout, and women's issues. Through fostering empathy, connection, and self-awareness, Amy strives to facilitate positive change during critical moments in her clients' lives. She firmly believes everyone deserves to feel empowered, fulfilled, and worthy. She is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to reach these goals.
Outside of her counseling practice, Amy enjoys quality time with friends and family. As a devoted sports mom, she's a pro at sideline cheering and proudly holds the title of her kids' biggest fan. Amy finds joy in humorously mangling the latest kid slang when conversing with her children. With a passion for the great outdoors and exploring new destinations, she's always up for an adventure. Additionally, Amy is a self-proclaimed shoe collector and a gold-medal Amazon shopper. Please reach out if you are interested in doing therapy with Amy by contacting us below or calling 314-252-0675.