Amelia Powelson, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Amelia is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma or neglect, as well as those navigating life transitions, whether it be graduating from college, moving to a different city, starting a new job, ending a relationship, becoming a parent, or losing a loved one.
Amelia received her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Health Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in Los Angeles. She specialized in health psychology and expanded her focus to trauma after working at an integrated primary care clinic in Seattle. Here, she had the opportunity to work with individuals who had been physically and emotionally impacted by traumatic experiences.
An Ohio native, Amelia moved to Chicago in 2014 and worked at a nonprofit, serving clients who experienced trauma as well as anxiety, grief, depression, and other mood disorders. She transitioned to private practice in 2016 and founded Perspective Psychology, PLLC in 2019 to better serve the mental health needs of individuals in and around the Chicagoland area.
Amelia’s goal is helping you better understand yourself and the ways your experiences and behaviors are impacting your day-to-day life. She believes healing is not about changing who you are, but about developing a better understanding of yourself and moving forward in a healthy, positive way.
Amelia’s approach to treatment centers on two components: first, processing and understanding the past, and second, building skills and making changes for the future that align with your values and help you achieve your goals. To do this, she draws from a wide range of treatment modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT). This allows her to create a comprehensive treatment plan that is tailored to meet your individual needs.
Therapy is most effective when you feel comfortable being your authentic self, which is why Amelia makes a conscious effort to let her own personality come through in therapy. She believes that being genuine and human with her clients helps create a stronger connection and makes it easier for clients to feel safe, understood, and comfortable being themselves. Her approach is warm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive.
When she’s not working, Amelia loves being outdoors, ideally near water. She enjoys hiking, swimming, and exploring new areas with her family. She’s always excited to try a new restaurant or coffee shop. Amelia appreciates the balance these simple experiences bring to everyday life. She believes making time for things that bring us joy and help us feel connected are key components of our happiness and well-being.
Please reach out to schedule a complimentary in-person, phone, or video consultation.
Email: Amelia@PerspectivePsychChicago.com
Phone: (312) 219-4707
Office location: Arlington Heights, Telehealth