Amy Schuster, LPC Population Served:  Children, Adolescents, Adults Office Location:  Canton

Ms. Schuster is a 2006 graduate of Walsh University, and was awarded a Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development.   In 2005, she received additional training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and utilized these skills toward structured treatment intervention for autistic clients.  Ms. Schuster has strong interest in the provision of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (TF-CBT) and has received additional education in this therapeutic technique.

Ms. Schuster specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents, and works with families, as well as parent-child dyads.   To augment her therapeutic work at NEOBH, Ms. Schuster utilizes skills gained from previous work experiences in teaching and with hospitalized children and adolescents.  She currently works under the clinical supervision of Vicki Boatright, PCC.

In addition to her counseling employment at NEOBH, Ms. Schuster is a Child Advocate Specialist with the Stark County Prosecutors Office.  Within this role, she acts as an advocate for children with histories of physical or sexual abuse and coordinates appropriate services based on her assessment of the needs of the child victim.  These experiences have enhanced Ms. Schuster’s awareness of the special clinical services that can enhance the recovery process for trauma victims and their families.