About H + H

Heart + Healing Counseling is a private practice located at 19824 SW 72nd Ave. Suite 203, which is across the street from Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center in Tualatin, Oregon. There is plenty of parking and it is accessible from TriMet line #76. Please note that the office is located on the second floor of the building and ADA accessibility is available on first floor. Sessions are offered in-person, and remotely using a HIPPA compliant electronic health program for video services.

 
Allison Amo, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor She/Her/Hers

Allison Amo, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor She/Her/Hers

 

Allison Amo is a licensed professional counselor who received her Master's Degree in Professional Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in addictions and certification in the treatment of eating disorders from Lewis & Clark College.  She offers over four years of experience in a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient level of care as the Primary Therapist at the Eating Disorder Center of Portland (Monte Nido) and as the Program Director at Center for Discovery Portland Outpatient, which allowed her to work with an array of eating disorder symptoms and co-occurring conditions. Allison specializes in working with adolescents and adults who experience relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and eating disorders.

In addition, Allison is the former President and Education Chair of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professional (IAEDP) Willamette Valley Chapter.  As the President, she was actively involved in educating the community on the topic of eating disorders and body image.  Her passion for helping those who struggle with eating disorders and raising  awareness of these serious illnesses motivates her to continuously advance her skills, knowledge, experience, and awareness to meet the needs of her clients and the community.  She is also in the process of becoming a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) through IAEDP.  

Please contact her by phone or email for more information.

971-204-8965  or  

allison@heartandhealingcounseling.com                                                                                                                                                                            

Education and Licensure

  • Lewis & Clark College

    • BA Psychology & Hispanic Studies (CACREP)

    • MA Professional Mental Health Counseling - Addictions (CACREP)

    • Certificate in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

  • OR State Licensed Professional Counselor (C4934)

  • National Certified Counselor (755690)

Speciality Training

  • EMDR Basic Training - Completion of Weekend 1 & 2, Certificate of Completion: EMDR Institute

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma - Level 1: Affect Dysregulation, Survival Responses, & Trauma Memory: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Trauma - Level 2: Developmental Injury: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Complex Trauma and Dissociation: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute

  • Trauma - Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) - Level 1: Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Academy of Therapy Wisdom

  • Trauma - Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) - Level 2: Building Internal Safety and Connection: Academy of Therapy Wisdom

  • Trauma - Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) for Children and Adolescents: Academy of Therapy Wisdom

  • Addiction, Trauma & the Brain: Academy of Therapy Wisdom

  • Internal Family System Online Circle - Comprehensive Overview of Principles and Techniques: Internal Family System Institute

  • Traditional Certification Core Curriculum for CEDS (Certified Eating Disorder Specialist): IAEDP

  • Clinical Supervision - Completion of 30-hour requirement for the supervision of candidates seeking licensure from the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OBLPCT): Lewis & Clark College

Professional Affiliations

  • International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, Willamette Valley Chapter, Former President

  • Columbia River Eating Disorder Network

  • American Counseling Association