LPC, NCC
Amy Brink
Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Licensed clinician specializing in mental health counseling for children and adolescents, with over 15 years of experience as a former educator.
Focus areas
- Family and relationship interventions
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Play therapy
About Amy
The person you will be working with.
As a licensed clinician specializing in mental health counseling for children and adolescents, Amy Brink brings over 15 years of experience as a former educator. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish from Purdue University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Aurora University. Her passion lies in helping individuals, especially children, adolescents, and their families, discover joy, connection, and belonging so they can navigate life's challenges with integrity and authenticity.
Amy works with adults, children, and families to address family conflict, trauma, mood disorders, grief and loss, relational distress, life transitions, and stress management. She practices from a client centered, integrative framework, drawing on Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, and Ecological Systems Theory. She utilizes Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Adlerian Child and Family Play Therapy, often incorporating play to create a safe, non verbal way for younger children to express their emotions.
When working with children and adolescents, Amy prioritizes holistic, developmentally appropriate practices, tailoring her approach based on age, developmental stage, and specific needs. Her aim is to create a therapeutic alliance built on warmth, trust, and authenticity. To schedule an appointment, contact our intake team at (224)-241-2197.
Populations served
- Children and teens (5 to 17)
- Young adults (18 to 28)
- Adults
- LGBTQIA+
Therapeutic approaches
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Play therapy
- Family systems work
- Attachment based approaches
Availability
Contact our intake team to confirm availability. Call (224)-241-2197 or text 630.710.5729.
Related services
Areas Amy often supports.
Child and adolescent counseling
Age appropriate support for children and teens facing anxiety, school stress, family change, and big feelings.
Trauma and stress
Trauma informed care for past experiences and ongoing pressure that shape how you feel today.
Couples and family counseling
Support for couples and families working through communication, conflict, parenting, and connection.
Areas of support
Specialized support with Amy.
Young Adult Counseling in Oak Brook
Young adulthood can bring major decisions about relationships, work, independence, identity, family roles, and the future. Counseling can provide a place to sort through pressure and build a clearer direction without assuming there is one right way to move into adulthood.
Learn moreParent Support Counseling in Oak Brook
Parents and caregivers may seek counseling when family stress, communication, a child's emotions or behavior, or changing roles are difficult to navigate. Counseling can help adults respond more intentionally while keeping the child's development and family context in view.
Learn moreLife Transitions Counseling in Oak Brook
Changes in work, relationships, family roles, health, identity, retirement, or daily routine can create uncertainty even when the change was expected or chosen. Counseling offers space to understand what the transition means, what feels unsettled, and what you want to carry forward.
Learn moreSchool Stress Counseling for Children and Teens in Oak Brook
School stress can involve academic pressure, peer concerns, routines, transitions, confidence, family conflict, or emotional overload. Counseling can help a child or teen make sense of what is happening while keeping the work within mental health counseling rather than school testing or tutoring.
Learn morePlay Therapy for Children in Oak Brook
Children often communicate through play before they can explain an experience in the abstract language adults use. Play therapy offers an age-responsive way for a child and therapist to build trust, notice patterns, practice skills, and work with concerns while keeping the process connected to the family context.
Learn moreTrauma Focused CBT for Youth in Oak Brook
After a traumatic experience, a child or teen may have difficulty with emotions, routines, relationships, concentration, or a sense of safety. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, commonly shortened to TF-CBT, is a structured approach that Amy Brink uses with young clients when it fits their age, needs, and circumstances.
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Interested in working with Amy?
Our intake team can help you decide. Tell us what you are looking for and we will talk through whether this clinician is a good match, or suggest someone who might be.