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Amy Garza, LSW
Therapy for Anxiety, Relationships & Attachment in Illinois & Michigan
Emotion-focused, relational therapy for teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, attachment wounds, and life transitions.
Teens · Adults · Couples
Illinois & Michigan · Virtual
In-Person · West Dundee, IL
600 Spring Hill Ring Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118
Aetna IL · BCBS IL · Private Pay
Currently Fully Booked
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Anxiety and depression can make everyday life feel harder than it needs to. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, feeling disconnected, or exhausted from trying to keep everything together. We'll look at what's contributing to those feelings and what might help.
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Ever wonder why you pull away when things get serious, worry someone will leave, or struggle to trust people? Our relationships often reflect things we've learned along the way. Therapy can help you understand those patterns and start responding differently.
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Sometimes couples get stuck having the same argument in different forms. We'll look beyond who's right or wrong to understand what's happening underneath the conflict, what each person needs, and how to communicate in ways that actually bring you closer.
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Family relationships can be complicated, especially when love, responsibility, guilt, and expectations are all mixed together. We'll explore the roles you've taken on, the patterns you've inherited, and what you want your relationships to look like now.
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If you've spent years putting everyone else first, it can be hard to know what you actually need. We'll explore where those expectations came from, how they affect the way you see yourself, and what treating yourself with more compassion could look like.
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Relationship changes can bring up a lot, whether you're rebuilding trust, considering separation, going through divorce, or adjusting to a new chapter. Therapy gives you room to sort through your feelings and make sense of what comes next.
Relational Therapy for Anxiety, Attachment & Relationships
Being human is hard. We aren't meant to do it all alone.
I believe everyone deserves a place where they can show up as they are, make sense of what they're feeling, and figure things out without being judged.
My style is warm, collaborative, and emotion-focused. I bring curiosity, humor, and sometimes a little philosophical wisdom into our conversations. Therapy can involve difficult things, but that doesn't mean every moment has to feel heavy.
I'm especially interested in the patterns we develop in our relationships, how we learned them, and whether they're still working for us. You might be someone who takes care of everyone else, struggles to ask for help, or finds yourself having the same arguments over and over.
We'll get curious about those things together.
My approach draws from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, somatic techniques, polyvagal theory, and relational work. You're the expert on your own life. I'm here to help you understand it a little differently.
Attachment-Focused Therapy for Relationships & Emotional Connection
You can be independent and still need people.
As a hyper-independent eldest daughter, I know the feeling of being the person who handles everything. The one who figures it out, keeps things moving, and doesn't always know how to ask for help.
Sometimes that independence comes from confidence. Other times, it's something we learned because we didn't feel like we had another option.
Our experiences shape how we connect with people, handle conflict, express our needs, and respond when relationships feel uncertain.
I love helping people make sense of those patterns without judging themselves for having them.
I also believe culture, family history, and societal expectations matter in therapy. I'm intentional about recognizing the power dynamics between therapist and client, and I want our relationship to feel collaborative rather than one-sided.
You don't have to become a completely different person to have healthier relationships. Sometimes the work starts with understanding why you've been doing things the way you have.
Online & In-Person Therapy for Teens, Adults & Couples in Illinois and Michigan
I work with people who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and their relationships. Whether something specific brought you here or you're just tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns, we can start there.
Relationships & Attachment
Couples therapy
Communication & trust
Attachment patterns
Identity & Family
Self-worth
Family expectations
Inner child work
Mental Health
Anxiety & depression
Stress & burnout
ADHD & neurodivergence
Life Transitions
Infidelity & divorce
Major life changes
Grief & uncertainty
Therapy for Relationships, Attachment & Emotional Healing: Common Questions
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A lot of our relationship patterns develop long before we realize they're there. Maybe you learned to keep people happy, avoid conflict, or handle things independently. Those habits may have helped you at one point, even if they're creating problems now. In therapy, we'll look at where those patterns came from, what they're protecting you from, and how you might approach relationships differently.
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Absolutely. Often, the argument itself isn't the whole issue. Underneath disagreements about chores, communication, intimacy, or trust, there may be feelings of hurt, loneliness, or not being understood. I use an emotion-focused approach to help couples recognize those underlying feelings and change how they respond to each other. We aren't just trying to argue less. We're trying to understand each other better.
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If you've always been the responsible one, asking for help might feel uncomfortable or even unsafe. Maybe you've learned that depending on someone means risking disappointment. Or maybe you're so used to taking care of everyone else that your own needs barely register. Therapy can help you understand where that independence comes from and practice letting people show up for you, too.
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Inner child work looks at how earlier experiences influence the way you think, feel, and relate to yourself today. For example, if you grew up feeling like you had to earn approval, you might still struggle with perfectionism or people-pleasing. We can explore those connections without blaming your family or forcing you to revisit experiences you're not ready to discuss. The goal is to understand yourself with a little more compassion.
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I offer virtual therapy for teens, adults, and couples in Illinois and Michigan through Sohail Counseling & Care. In-person appointments are also available at our West Dundee, Illinois office. My work focuses on anxiety, attachment, emotional connection, relationships, and life transitions. You can contact the practice to ask about availability or find another therapist on our team who might be a good fit.
RELATIONAL THERAPY, ROOTED IN YOU
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You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes knowing you want things to feel different is enough.
Amy is currently fully booked.
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