Amirah Ambekisye-Cotton
PLMHP, PCMSW
Vice-President & Holistic Wellness Coach
She is under the clinical supervision of Dr. Gerald Igboanusi (Dr. “G”), LIMHP, LPC, LMHC, NCC.
Amirah is a social worker, therapist and retired U.S. Army officer with more than 14 years of military service. She offers a safe, non-judgmental space for service members, veterans, military families and survivors of trauma, because she knows firsthand how hard it can be to open up to someone who doesn’t understand military life.
More About Amirah
A native of Queens, New York, Amirah served on active duty in the U.S. Army for more than 14 years as a Human Resources Officer, at locations across the United States and on two deployments to Afghanistan, before retiring as an Army officer. Her motto for her social work practice is simple: improve the quality of life of others.
She has a true passion for serving people who have experienced the negative effects of military service, mental health conditions, military sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse, and for walking alongside survivors of trauma.
Amirah earned her Master of Social Work, with a specialization in Health and Mental Health, from the University of South Carolina, and her undergraduate degree in Business Administration. She is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner in Nebraska and practices under the clinical supervision of Dr. Gerald Igboanusi (Dr. “G”), LIMHP, LPC, LMHC, NCC.
Education, Licenses & Experience
Education
- Master of Social Work (Health and Mental Health specialization), University of South Carolina
- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration
Licenses (Nebraska)
- Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, PLMHP (#12920)
- Provisional Certification as a Master Social Worker, PCMSW (#7718)
- Under the clinical supervision of Dr. Gerald Igboanusi (Dr. “G”), LIMHP, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Experience
- Retired U.S. Army officer, more than 14 years of active-duty service
- Human Resources Officer at installations across the United States
- Two deployments to Afghanistan
Languages
- English
How Amirah Can Help
Her passion is improving the quality of life of the people she serves.
Military, Veterans & Families
Two deployments to Afghanistan and more than 14 years of service. Support for service members, veterans and their families.
Trauma & PTSD
Compassionate, trauma-informed care for survivors of traumatic experiences and the lasting effects of military service.
High-Contact Trauma
When you can’t avoid someone or something tied to painful experiences, like a former partner during co-parenting, each contact can reopen the hurt. Amirah helps you set boundaries and recover.
Divorce Care
Support through separation and divorce, from grief and anger to co-parenting stress and starting a new chapter.
Military Sexual Trauma
A safe, confidential place to heal from military sexual assault, at your own pace.
Survivors of Childhood Abuse
Support for adults working through the effects of childhood sexual abuse.
Depression & Anxiety
Help with the stress, low mood and worry that can come with major life changes, including military life.
Women & Children
A caring space for women facing life’s pressures, and for children and teens, on their own or together as a family.
Holistic Wellness
As a holistic wellness coach, Amirah helps clients build healthy habits that support mind, body and overall well-being.
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Fees & Insurance
Amirah’s self-pay rates per session. A sliding scale is available.
Individual
$120
per session
Couples
$150
per session
Family
$160
per session
Amirah welcomes self-pay clients and accepts a limited number of insurance plans. Call (402) 987-8653 to check whether your plan is accepted. If she is not in-network with your plan, we provide monthly superbills (statements) you can submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
In the news
“Military experience lends perspective for Army captain’s counseling support services”
University of South Carolina College of Social Work, 2023
Ready to Talk With Amirah?
Book online in a few minutes, or call (402) 987-8653. Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM CT.